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MIDTERMS: Republicans Make Early Inroads In Guam

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The GOP has kicked off the midterm elections by capturing a seat from Democrats in Guam - a district which has been Democrat-controlled since 1993 when it was first established as non-voting House district.

  • Republican candidate James Moylan defeated Democrat Rep Judith Won Pat 52.2% - 47.2% for the seat of outgoing delegate Michael San Nicolas.
  • Guam is 15 hours ahead of Washington and is not usually considered a bellwether race but Republicans will be buoyed by the result in a district which Biden would have carried by 13 point in 2020.
    • Note: Guam doesn't have an electoral college vote so that margin is based upon polling rather than voting data.
  • The Guam-at-large district is majority Catholic and has long had tensions over abortion, with the Department of Public Health and Service reluctant to provide the procedure.

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