Guam – University of Guam Associate Professor of Public Administration Ron McNinch has released the results of a recently completed student poll on the Guam Legislative race.
400 registered voters were asked: “Who do you think will be elected or re-elected to the Guam legislature in the November election?”
Of the 400 asked , 100 were men over 40; 100 were men Under 40; and 100 were women over 40 and 100 were women under 40. The students spoke to people they knew.
The poll was done last Wednesday and Thursday September 22ed and 23erd.
1. Judi Guthertz 71
2. Judi Won Pat 65
3. Tina Muna Barnes 56
4. BJ Cruz 53
5. Ben Pangelinan 52
6. Rory Respicio 47
7. Telo Taitague 45
8. Tony Ada 43
9. Adolpho Palacios 43
10. Tom Ada 36
11. Frank Blas 35
12. Corinna Gutierrez-Ludwig 31
13. Dennis Rodriquez 27
14. Mana Silva Taijeron 27
15. Aline Yamashita 26
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16. Joseph San Agustin 23
17. William U. Taitague 19
18. Douglas Moylan 16
19. Steven Dierking 16
20. Ray Haddock 16
21. Chris Duenas 14
22. Sarah Thomas-Nededog 13
23. Velma Harper 13
24. Shirley Mabini 13
25. Stephen Guerrero 12
26. John B. Benevente 12
27 James Espaldon (write in) 12
28. Trini Torres 11
29. Jonathan Diaz 10
30.WIlliam Sarmiento 10
31 Vic Gaza 10
Since this poll contained 50% under 40, there is a skewing related to college students.
Therefore, Dr. Guthertz is more likely 6th to 9th in this poll rather than 1st. She has a strong level of support with students.
There is also name confusion between Tony Ada and Tom Ada, so one or both of these placements may be higher in reality. Both should finish higher.
Polls do not predict anything, they are just snapshots in time.
