Vinnie Sablan says he’ll seek CNMI GOP nomination for governor in 2026
Letter to party chair Patrick Cepeda signals Republican field taking shape ahead of the 2026 general election.
SAIPAN — Former Senator Vinnie Vinson Flores Sablan said Monday he intends to seek the Republican Party’s nomination for governor in the 2026 general election, formally notifying CNMI GOP President Patrick M. Cepeda in a letter dated Nov. 10. In the letter, Sablan frames his run around “stability, accountability and prosperity,” and pledges to prioritize jobs, schools, health care and fiscal transparency.
Rep. Joel Castro Camacho launches 2026 bid for Saipan mayor, pledges islandwide beautification and “lead-by-example” service
SAIPAN — Four-term Precinct 4 Rep. Joel Castro Camacho formally announced he will run for Saipan mayor in 2026, saying the job’s resources would let him scale the hands-on cleanup and safety projects his office has carried out for years.
Talks to end the government shutdown intensify as federal closure is on track to become longest ever
WASHINGTON (AP) — Signs of a potential end to the government shutdown intensified Tuesday with behind-the-scenes talks, as the federal closure was on track to become the longest ever disrupting the lives of millions of Americans.
