FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (July 6, 2020 – Hagåtña, Guam) – As we observe an uptick in cases of COVID-19 in our community with uncertainty, the one thing we should all count on is the Guam Legislature to make prudent choices for our island that take into account the health and safety of our residents as we ask approximately 53,000 registered voters to come to the polls and express their right to vote this election year.

This is the primary reason I have decided to co-sponsor bi-partisan Bill 375-35, relative to canceling the 2020 primary election, and allowing all candidates to advance to the general election. This bill addresses the significant risk that the global pandemic has on our community and the concerns brought forward by the Guam Election Commission.  This bill will allow GEC more time to prepare for a safe and efficient general election in November.

Making tough fiscally responsible decisions is critical as we face record numbers of joblessness and homelessness while trying to provide critical services for the people of Guam.  The only intent of this legislation is to address the significant threats that we are facing today under these unique circumstances.

I encourage affected candidates and the people of Guam to email my office at: senatorterlajeguam@gmail.com to weigh in on this very urgent bill.