Franklin Champaco

Franklin Champaco

Democratic Party

Mayor of Malesso′

Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2029

Years in position

0

Predecessor

Ernest Chargualaf

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Last elected

November 5, 2024

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Franklin Champaco (Democratic Party) is the Mayor of Malesso′ in Guam. He assumed office on January 6, 2025. His current term ends on January 1, 2029.

Champaco (Democratic Party) ran for election for Mayor of Malesso′ in Guam. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Franklin Champaco was born in the southern village of Malesso′ in Guam. His career experience includes working for GTA Teleguam. He has also been a youth basketball coach and a member of the Malesso Municipal Planning Council.

Elections

2024

See also: Mayoral election in Malesso′, Guam (2024)

General election

General election for Mayor of Malesso′

Franklin Champaco won election in the general election for Mayor of Malesso′ on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Franklin Champaco (D)	99.3	589
		Other/Write-in votes	0.7	4

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 593
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Mayor of Malesso′

Franklin Champaco defeated Stephen Cruz in the Democratic primary for Mayor of Malesso′ on August 3, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Franklin Champaco	68.6	427
	Submit photo	Stephen Cruz	31.4	195

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 622
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

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Preceded by Ernest Chargualaf (R)	Mayor of Malesso′ 2025-Present	Succeeded by -