Richard Arroyo

Richard Arroyo

Democratic Party

Mayor of Agana Heights

Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2029

Years in position

0

Predecessor

Paul McDonald

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Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

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Richard Arroyo (Democratic Party) is the Mayor of Agana Heights in Guam. He assumed office on January 6, 2025. His current term ends on January 1, 2029.

Arroyo (Democratic Party) ran for election for Mayor of Agana Heights in Guam. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Richard Arroyo's career experience includes roles as director of the Department of Land Management, special assistant to the Governor of Guam's Chief of Staff, and special assistant to the Lieutenant Governor.

Elections

2024

See also: Mayoral election in Agana Heights, Guam (2024)

General election

General election for Mayor of Agana Heights

Richard Arroyo defeated John McDonald in the general election for Mayor of Agana Heights on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Richard Arroyo (D)	56.4	622
	Submit photo	John McDonald (R)	43.3	477
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	3

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,102
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Mayor of Agana Heights

Richard Arroyo defeated Kevin Masnayon in the Democratic primary for Mayor of Agana Heights on August 3, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Richard Arroyo	67.4	444
	Submit photo	Kevin Masnayon	31.9	210
		Other/Write-in votes	0.8	5

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 659
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Mayor of Agana Heights

John McDonald advanced from the Republican primary for Mayor of Agana Heights on August 3, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	John McDonald	96.6	170
		Other/Write-in votes	3.4	6

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 176
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

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Footnotes

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Preceded by Paul McDonald (R)	Mayor of Agana Heights 2025-Present	Succeeded by -