Candidate for Attorney General
Peter John Santos
Ballot name / slogan: “Grassroots Son of Guam”
Updated by the candidate September 2026
Why I'm running
“I work every day in our Justice System. I see that the Attorney General's Office is beyond broken and the People of Guam are greatly suffering because of this. As a native son of Guam I care deeply about our island and all her people. It will take tremendous effort to fix the AG's Office and restore competence and trust. I have the most relevant experience and training to rebuild the AG's Office. I am the only candidate who has a plan to not only fix the AG's Office, but to bring the Government of Guam into the 21st Century.”
Candidate summary
I will rebuild the AG's Office and with my Preventative Law approach, I will Stop Corruption and increase GovGuam Efficiency, Accountability, and Transparency.
Born in Agat, Guam I have 33 years of public service. Guam Police Officer, Army JAG with 4 Combat Deployments, Military Magistrate, Adjunct Professor, Guam Prosecutor, and Defense Attorney. Graduate of University of Guam and UW School of Law, Seattle. Family man with 8 children, avid woodworker, metal worker, and cook. Staunch supporter and advocate for perpetuation of Chamoru Culture and Language. Outspoken advocate in the community about critical issues and concerns.
The biggest issue facing Guam
High rates of crime and illicit drugs, and Government Inefficiency and Corruption. All this have detrimental effects on the cost of living and our health and safety.
To the voters
I am the most qualified Candidate for Attorney General with the widest, deepest, and most relevant experience. I am a proven leader and problem solver which makes me the best Candidate to not only fix the AG's Office but take the rest of the government into the 21st Century.
The first 100 days
First priority is to rebuild the AG's Office while aggressively going after the most serious criminals and stamping out corruption.
Top priorities
- Public Safety
- Veterans
- Government Accountability
- Environment
- Youth
- Procurement System
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