OTE SMARTGUAM 2026

For Candidates

Get your profile on Vote Smart Guam.

Running in 2026? Every one of the 47candidates gets the same free, uniform profile — and the tools voters use to find their best matches. Here's how to claim yours.

The candidate questionnaire opens shortly.

To get started now or ask a question, email votesmartguam@gmail.com and we'll send your questionnaire and confirm your details.

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Reach voters directly

Thousands of Guam voters — especially young, mobile voters — come here to decide. Your profile is how they meet you.

A level playing field

Every candidate gets the exact same profile, free of charge. No paid placement, no ranking — just your record and where you stand.

Accurate & in your words

We publish only what you provide. You can request updates or corrections anytime.

How it works

1

Fill the questionnaire

About 15–20 minutes — your bio, background, platform and insight answers, plus 25 yes/no issue questions.

2

Email your headshot

Send a photo to votesmartguam@gmail.com with your name (optional, but recommended).

3

We publish your profile

Your answers power your profile and the Smart Match tool. Request changes anytime.

What we ask

Everything except your contact info is published. Nothing is required beyond the basics — but fuller profiles help voters.

The basics

  • Office, party, village, occupation
  • A short biography & one-line platform
  • Headshot + a personal photo (emailed)

Background

  • Education & professional experience
  • Political experience & committees
  • Community / organizational memberships

In your words

  • Top problems & priority bills
  • A few personal-interest questions
  • An optional Letter to the People of Guam

Where you stand

25 yes/no questions on Guam and national issues — these power the Smart Match tool that connects you with voters who share your positions.

Nonpartisan & independent. Vote Smart Guam is not the Guam Election Commission and not affiliated with any candidate or party. We publish your responses as provided and apply the same format to everyone. The Primary is August 1, 2026 — the sooner you respond, the sooner voters can find you.