Dennis James Camacho Mendiola (born 1979/1980)[1] is a Northern Mariana Islander politician. He serves as a Republican member for the 1st district of the Northern Mariana Islands Senate.[2][3]

He attended the University of Guam and graduated with a degree in public administration and a minor in military science. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a First Lieutenant.[4] He served as the Commissioner of Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services.[1] In 2020, he was the Republican candidate against incumbent Paul Manglona. He lost with 666 votes to Manglona's 764 votes.[5] He ran again in the 2022 election winning a five-way race for two seats in the Senate.[6] On January 8, 2025, it was announced that Mendiola would be elected to the position of President of the Senate for the 24th Commonwealth Legislature.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b De La Torre, Ferdie (July 31, 2020). "DFEMS chief Mendiola will be running as a Republican". Saipan Tribune. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  2. ^ "Northern Mariana Islands Senate". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
  3. ^ "Members of the Senate, 23rd NMC Legislature". Northern Mariana Islands Senate. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
  4. ^ Mendiola, Dennis (October 27, 2022). "Senate Candidates" (Interview). Interviewed by Staff. Marianas Variety. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  5. ^ "2020 CNMI General Election Results". Commonwealth Election Commission. 2020-11-17. Archived from the original on 2021-08-12. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
  6. ^ "2022 Official General Election and Run-Off Results". Commonwealth Election Commission. 2022-11-11. Retrieved 2023-06-04.
  7. ^ Erediano, Emmanuel T. (January 8, 2025). "LB prepares for inauguration of 24th Legislature". Marianas Variety.
Political offices
Preceded by President of the Northern Mariana Islands Senate
2025–present 		Incumbent
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_C._Mendiola
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