Democrats Lead in Guam’s Congressional Delegate Race

The Democratic Party appears set to achieve the first congressional victory of the 2026 midterms. Unofficial results from Guam show Alicia Anne Garrido Limtiaco leading over Republican incumbent James Moylan. They are competing for the territory’s non-voting U.S. House delegate seat. Although symbolic, this result marks an early gain for Democrats as they aim for House control. However, the Guam seat does not contribute to the 218 seats required for a majority.

The results are still provisional, with ballots yet to be finalized before the election gets certified by the Guam Election Commission.

The latest figures from the Guam Election Commission indicate Limtiaco, a Democrat and former Guam attorney general, garnered 15,645 votes, making up 51 percent. Moylan, on the other hand, secured 14,983 votes, which is 48.84 percent. This margin leaves Limtiaco ahead by 662 votes. The commission’s release lacks details on the number of Guam’s 59 precincts included, as reported by Guam News Network, which disseminates the commission’s data.

These preliminary numbers reflect a divided outcome instead of a decisive shift toward any party. In the governor’s race, Republican Vicente “Tony” Ada leads with 15,945 votes, or 51.45 percent, against Democrat Therese Terlaje, who has 14,925 votes or 48.15 percent.

This developing story will continue to be updated.