2001 Northern Mariana Islands general election
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The 2001 Northern Mariana Islands general election was held on Saturday, 3 November 2001, electing the governor and members to the legislature. The 2001 elections marked the last general election that the dissolved Reform Party, which merged back into the Democratic Party in 2002,[1] would appear on the ballot. Despite the economic hardships experienced under Pedro Pangelinan Tenorio's Administration, the apparent strength the 1999 general elections signaled that the Democratic Party and its splinter Reform Party had, and the newly formed Covenant Party which was formed as a splinter party from the ruling Republican Party, Republican candidate Juan Nekai Babauta won with a landslide in the four-way race. Benigno Repeki Fitial's newly formed Covenant Party landed a distant yet sizable second place. Jesus Borja of the Democratic Party won a distant third and Froilan Tenorio of the Reform Party placed fourth.[2]
Background
Incumbent Governor Pedro Pangelinan Tenorio chooses to not seek a fourth term, ending his career with his unprecedented three term victories, being the only governor in CNMI history to win more than two terms.[3] The 2001 elections takes place in the aftermath of the 1999 election, which saw the newly formed Reform Party achieve a "stunning upset and defeat of formidable incumbent Senator Juan P. Tenorio (Morgen) by newcomer Ramon "Kumoi" Santos Deleon Guerrero."[4][5] The election of the CNMI's first third party lawmaker sent massive shockwaves throughout the territory and had aroused significant discussion for the future of the political landscape. However, the Reform Party's failure to obtain seats in the House of Representatives during the 1999 elections signaled that the Party may not have staying power.[5] This took place at the same time the Democratic Party observed a resurgence.[5] The 2001 election saw a four-way race between candidates from four political parties, including the newly formed Covenant Party.[6] This election was also defined by the 1997 Asian financial crisis, which saw as many as 2,000 businesses in the CNMI close down, severely affecting the ruling incumbent Republican party.[5] Tourism has been significantly negatively affected and austerity measures have begun to pressure the population as the economy has turned negative since Pedro Tenorio took office.[7]
Gubernatorial election
Candidates
Republican Party
- Juan Nekai Babauta, former Resident Representative of the Northern Mariana Islands (1990-2002) and former member of the Northern Mariana Islands Senate (1986-1990).[8]
- Diego Tenorio Benavente was Juan's running mate and former Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Northern Mariana Islands (1994-2000), former member of the Northern Mariana Islands House of Representatives (1990-2000).[9]
Covenant Party
- Benigno Repeki Fitial, former member of the Northern Mariana Islands Senate (1982-1990), former Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Northern Mariana Islands (1982-1984), former vice speaker of the House (1986-1988), and former minority leader (1980-1982, 1984-1986).[10][11]
- Rita Hocog Inos, education commissioner of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Public School System (1998-2005).[12]
Democratic Party
- Jesus "Jesse" Camacho Borja, former Lieutenant Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands (1994–1998) and former associate justice at the Northern Mariana Islands Supreme Court (1989–1993).[13][14]
- Brigida "Bridget" DLG Ichihara, former member of the Northern Mariana Islands House of Representatives.[15][16]
Reform Party
- Froilan Cruz "Lang" Tenorio, former Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands (1994–1998), former member of the Northern Mariana Islands Senate (1980–1984), and former Resident Representative to the United States (1984–1990).[17][18]
- Dave C. Sablan.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Running mate | Results | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | ||||
| Republican | Juan Nekai Babauta | Diego Tenorio Benavente | 5,194 | 44.61% | |
| Covenant | Benigno Repeki Fitial | Rita Hocog Inos | 2,963 | 25.45% | |
| Democratic | Jesus "Jesse" Camacho Borja | Bridget Ichihara | 2,117 | 18.20% | |
| Reform | Froilan Cruz "Lang" Tenorio | Dave C. Sablan | 1,368 | 11.75% | |
| Total | 11,642 | 100% | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
Northern Mariana Islands Commonwealth Legislature
Results summary
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| Parties | House Election Results | Seat Change | Party Strength | ||
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| 1999[20] | 2001[21] | +/− | Strength | ||
| Republican | 11 | 16 | 5  | 88.89% | |
| Covenant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5.56% | |
| Democratic | 6 | 1 | 5  | 5.56% | |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | |
| Totals | 18 | 18 |  | 100.00% | |
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| Parties | Senate Election Results | Seat Change | Party Strength | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999[22] | 2001[23] | +/− | Strength | ||
| Republican | 6 | 5 | 1 | 55.56% | |
| Democratic | 2 | 2 | 0 | 22.22% | |
| Covenant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11.11% | |
| Reform | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11.11% | |
| Totals | 9 | 9 | | 100.00% | |
Senate
The Northern Mariana Islands Senate is the upper house of the Northern Mariana Islands Commonwealth Legislature, consisting of nine senators representing three senatorial districts (Saipan & the Northern Islands, Tinian & Aguijan, and Rota), each a Multi-member district with three senators. Each district had two seats open for the 2001 elections. Both of Rota's incumbent senators, Edward U. Maratita and Richardo S. Atalig, sought reelection.[24]
House of Representatives
The Northern Mariana Islands House of Representatives is the lower house of the Northern Mariana Islands Commonwealth Legislature. The house has six districts, several of which are Multi-member district. All 18 seats in the Northern Mariana Islands House of Representatives were contested in the 2001 election.
Mayors
Three mayoral posts were up for election across the Commonwealth. Saipan's incumbent Mayor, Republican Jose C. Sablan, announced that he would not seek reelection due to health issues.[25] Republicans Frank Cepeda and Henry Sablan, and Democrat Juan Borja Tudela have expressed intention in seeking the Saipan mayoralty.[25] Democrat Juan Borja Tudela won the Saipan mayoral race.[26] Rota's incumbent Mayor, Benjamin Manglona, sought reelection[24] and won.[27] Incumbent Tinian and Aguiguan Mayor, Republican Francisco M. Borja, announced his reelection bid[28] and won.[29]
Municipal Council
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Board of education
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Judges
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References
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- ^ Reporter, Kimberly Bautista Esmores | (May 30, 2018). "CNMI bids Teno farewell". Saipan Tribune. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
- ^ "Post-mortem". Marianas Variety News. November 12, 1999. p. 6. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Analysis: What went wrong , what went right". Saipan Tribune. November 8, 1999. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
- ^ Eugenio, Haidee V. (January 8, 2011). "Fitial now back to Republican Party, Governor's end goal to merge Covenant with GOP". Saipan Tribune. Archived from the original on March 23, 2012. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
- ^ "The 2001 slugfest". Saipan Tribune. January 28, 2000. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
- ^ "Governor's Information: Northern Mariana Islands Governor Juan N. Babauta". National Governor's Association. Archived from the original on June 29, 2011. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
- ^ Donato, Agnes (December 12, 2008). "Diego launches bid for governor". Saipan Tribune. Archived from the original on April 5, 2012. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
- ^ "Benígno Fitial". National Governors Association. January 14, 2019. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - Candidate - Benigno R. Fitial". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
- ^ Deposa, Moneth (August 11, 2009). "Dr. Rita Inos, 55, dies of cancer". Saipan Tribune. Archived from the original on February 24, 2012. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - Candidate - Jesus Camacho "Jesse" Borja". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
- ^ Deposa, Moneth (April 9, 2010). "Ex-lt. governor Borja seeks delegate post". Saipan Tribune. Archived from the original on March 23, 2012. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
- ^ McPhetres, Samuel F. (2003). "Northern Mariana Islands". The Contemporary Pacific. 15: 162. doi:10.1353/cp.2003.0021. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
- ^ "Ichihara is Borja's lieutenant governor". Saipan Tribune. January 19, 2001. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
- ^ "National Governors Association". October 19, 2009. Archived from the original on October 19, 2009. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
- ^ "Former Representatives of Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to the United States House of Representatives | U.S. Department of the Interior". www.doi.gov. June 12, 2015. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
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- ^ a b "Rota unveils GOP bets for 2001 election". Saipan Tribune. December 5, 2000. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ a b "Saipan mayor not seeking re-election". Saipan Tribune. June 27, 2000. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "Former Saipan Mayor Tudela, 77". Marianas Variety News & Views. February 4, 2013. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ Eugenio, Haidee V. (April 19, 2024). "Senate OKs renaming Rota airport after former mayor Manglona". Saipan Tribune. Archived from the original on April 5, 2012. Retrieved April 11, 2011.
- ^ "Tinian mayor announces reelection bid". Saipan Tribune. November 15, 1999. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "Mayor History – Mayor Edwin P. Aldan | Tinian & Aguiguan". tinianmayor.cnmi.gov. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
