List of governors of Guam
The governor of Guam (Chamorro: I Maga'låhen / Maga'håga Guåhan) is the head of government of Guam and the commander-in-chief of the Guam National Guard, whose responsibilities also include making the annual State of the Island (formerly the State of the Territory) addresses to the Guam Legislature, submitting the budget, and ensuring that Guam's public laws are enforced. The position was created in 1968, through the passage of the Guam Elected Governors Act which took effect in 1970. Guam elected its first civilian governor in 1970 with the inauguration of former governor Carlos Camacho.
| Governor of Guam | |
|---|---|
| I Maga'låhi / Maga'håga Guåhan | |
| Style | The Honorable (formal) |
| Residence | Government House (Agaña Heights) |
| Seat | Ricardo J. Bordallo Governor's Complex (Adelup) |
| Term length | Four-year term, renewable once |
| Constituting instrument | Organic Act of Guam |
| Inaugural holder | Carlos Camacho |
| Formation | January 4, 1971 |
| Deputy | Lieutenant Governor of Guam (Josh Tenorio) |
| Salary | $90,000 (2013) |
The current governor is Lou Leon Guerrero, a Democrat who was inaugurated on January 7, 2019, following her election in 2018.
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