Overview
Chapters 1, 6, 8, 9, 15, and 17 of the Guam Code Annotated’s Title 3:Elections are specific to governing electoral candidates during times of election . There are also General Administrative Rules and Regulations that cover these laws’ implementation.
Candidate packets will be available beginning January 2, 2024 and may be picked up at our office or online here. The Primary Election filing window begins on Monday, February 26, 2024 and ends on Friday, May 3, 2024. All affidavits, forms, etc. will be made available by the GEC. Petitions can now be picked up at our office and may require a signature of record for its release.
Thank you for you interest in the electoral processes of Guam. If you have further inquiry, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Filing for Candidacy
Circulators should ensure that only registered voters sign petitions.
Prior to filing for candidacy, know that the following must be completed, as follows:
- Filing fee – $100.00 (Request receipt when filing)
- Certification of Qualifications
- Nominating Petitions
- Financial Disclosure Statement (If required)
- Organizational Report
- Candidate’s Information Card
- Police Clearance
- Court Clearances (U.S. District Court & Superior Court of Guam)
- Affidavit of Non-Conviction (3 GCA § 6110 )
It is incumbent upon all prospective candidates to read, understand, and comply with the provisions of the Election Laws of Guam. All required forms may be obtained at the Guam Election Commission’s office.
Important Dates
2024 Important Dates for Candidates
Please note that dates are subject to change.
| Date | Event |
| 2/25/2024 | 160 Prior to Primary Election |
| 2/26/2024 | Begin accepting candidate packets (nomination petition papers) for Senator, Delegate, Mayor & Vice Mayor, Public Auditor |
| 3/13/2024 | Candidate Seminar, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m., GEC Conference Room |
| 3/14/2024 | Candidate Seminar, 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m., GEC Conference Room |
| 4/10/2024 | Candidate Seminar, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m., GEC Conference Room |
| 4/11/2024 | Candidate Seminar, 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m., GEC Conference Room |
| 4/22/2024 | DEADLINE for Public Officials regarding Public Official Disclosure Act |
| 5/3/2024 | Deadline to accept candidate packets (nomination petition papers) for Senator, Delegate, Mayor & Vice Mayor, Public Auditor, 5:00 p.m.; sponsored candidates have 2 working days after submission to accept or decline |
| 5/5/2024 | 90 Days Prior to Primary Election |
| 5/16/2024 | Ratification of Primary Election Candidates (tentative) |
| Drawing for Ballot Placement, 4:00 p.m. (tentative) | |
| 5/29/2024 | Begin accepting nomination papers for GEC & CCU (160 days before the General Election) |
| 6/4/2024 | 60 Days Prior to Primary Election |
| 6/28/2024 | 130 Days Prior to General Election |
| 7/4/2024 | 30 Days Prior to Primary Election |
| 7/5/2024 | Early Voting Begins/Homebound Voting |
| 7/12/2024 | Volunteer Registration ends: 21 days prior to Primary Election |
| Online and Motor Voter Registration closes | |
| 7/18/2024 | LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE; LAST DAY TO TRANSFER VOTING DISTRICTS |
| DEADLINE for district registrars to return AOR and supplies | |
| 7/24/2024 | DEADLINE to file 2024 Preliminary Primary Election Campaign Contributions and Expenditures Report |
| 7/29/2024 | Last day for early absentee voting |
| 7/31/2024 | DEADLINE to request for off-island absentee ballot |
| 8/3/2024 | 2024 PRIMARY ELECTION DAY |
| 8/7/2024 | 90 days prior to the General Election |
| DEADLINE to accept declaration of candidacy for GEB & CCU | |
| 8/16/2024 | DEADLINE to file 2024 Final Primary Election Campaign Contributions and Expenditures Report |
| DEADLINE to receive absentee ballots | |
| 8/19/2024 | Ratification of Non-Partisan Candidates |
| Drawing of Names for Ballot Placement (Tentative) | |
| 9/6/2024 | 60 Days prior to the General Election |
| DEADLINE for judges/justices to file judicial retention question | |
| 9/20/2024 | DEADLINE to mail UOCAVA ballots (45 days prior to the General Election) |
| 10/6/2024 | 30 Days prior to the General Election |
| 10/7/2024 | Early Voting/Homebound Voting Begins |
| 10/15/2024 | Volunteer Registration Ends: 21 Days prior to General Election |
| Online and Motor Voter Registration Closes | |
| 10/18/2024 | DEADLINE: to file FDS (for those that were granted an extension) |
| 10/22/2024 | LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION |
| 10/24/2024 | DEADLINE to file General Election Campaign Contributions and Expenditures Report (Preliminary Report) |
| 10/31/2024 | Last day for early absentee voting |
| 11/2/2024 | DEADLINE to request for off-island absentee ballot |
| 11/3/2024 | Test Election (Tentative) |
| 11/5/2024 | GENERAL ELECTION |
| 11/20/2024 | DEADLINE to file General Election Campaign Contributions and Expenditures Report (Final Report) |
| DEADLINE to receive Absentee Ballot (5:00 p.m.) |
More Information
Candidate Information. These link to the Guam Compiler of Laws’ website:
- Governor & Lt. Governor Organic Act of Guam (Links to Compiler of Laws)
- Non-Voting Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives Organic Act of Guam (Links to Compiler of Laws)
- Senator Organic Act of Guam (Links to Compiler of Laws), 3GCA §§6101-6103 (Links to Compiler of Laws)
- Mayor and/or Vice-Mayor 5GCA, §40108. Mayors and Vice Mayors: Qualifications (links to the Compiler of Laws) 3GCA, §15205. Nomination of Papers – Number of Signers (Links to Compiler of Laws)
- Public Auditor 1GCA, §1903. Public Auditor Election (Links to Compiler of Laws)
- Attorney General 5GCA, §30101. Attorney General (Links to Compiler of Laws)
- Education Board 17 GCA, §3102.3.b.1. Composition and Terms of Office for Board Members (Links to Compiler of Laws)
- Consolidated Commission on Utilities 12GCA, §79101. Commissioners (Links to Compiler of Laws)