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President: Yes
Electoral System (Chamber 1): Plurality (FPTP)
Voting age: 18
Compulsory/voluntary voting: Voting is voluntary
Electoral Management model: Independent
Voting outside the country is permitted for: Citizens residing outside the country Citizens outside the country (including those on vacation) Members of the armed forces Students Diplomatic staff Other



Guam

Guam





 

Guam

Description of Electoral System

(courtesy of IFES election guide)

 Guam elects on territorial level a governor and a legislature. The governor is elected for a four year term by the people. The Legislature of Guam has 15 members elected at large in an open primary for two year terms. Guam has a multi-party system, with two strong parties.

 

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