Candidate for Senator
Kallen Marie E. Perez
Ballot name / slogan: “People First”
Updated by the candidate September 2026
Why I'm running
“As a mom and someone engaged in civic advocacy for over a decade, I have observed how policies affect our working families. The Trump administration has slashed regulations and funding for critical resources to our island, so I decided to do more for my community. I believe our community will benefit from having leaders who represent the dynamic of young, working families. ”
Candidate summary
We need to Put People First in the 39th Guam Legislature
Kallen Perez is a lifelong resident of Sinajana and longtime community advocate for environmental issues. She is the daughter of Dr. Chris Perez and Dr. Debra Ericson. She holds a bachelor's degree in English language with a minor in Chamoru Studies from UOG. For more than a decade, since the draft EIS of the military build-up was published, she has participated in community advocacy to protect Guam's most precious resources: i tasi, i tåno, yan i taotao. She has also worked at Guam Behavioral Health as a recovery coach, and is herself a person in recovery. As a mom of 3, her goal is to help create a Guam where all our children can thrive.
The biggest issue facing Guam
Affordable housing.
To the voters
My campaign believes that Guam can and should be a place where families can thrive. By promoting sustainability, climate justice, and affordability policies, I will prioritize working families.
Top priorities
- Cost of Living
- Healthcare
- Public Hospital
- Education
- Housing
- Military Buildup
- Government Accountability
- Self-Determination
- Environment
- Sustainability
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