The University of Guam's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) and the Free Association Task Force are hosting the "Beyond the Status Quo Gubernatorial Debate" Wednesday, giving voters an opportunity to learn more about the candidates and their visions for Guam.
A release from UOG said the event will feature the four candidates vying for governor and lieutenant governor in the 2026 election.
"The debate will consist of two parts: the first featuring the candidates for governor and the second featuring the candidates for lieutenant governor," UOG said.
Each part will focus on "critical issues facing Guam," including cost of living, housing, security, health care, economy, environment and land, education, and military affairs and buildup, among others.
"To go beyond the status quo, candidates will be asked to connect their policy positions to Guam's political status as an unincorporated territory and ongoing decolonization/self-determination efforts," UOG said, stressing that the debate is not about advocating for any political status option.
Nolan Flores of the Free Association Task Force emphasized that the debate is an opportunity for voters to "hear directly from candidates."
"By centering our debate on the ongoing community conversation surrounding decolonization, candidates will address not only their policy plans but also how those policies connect to Guam's unique historical and political contexts," Flores said.
The debate is scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the UOG CLASS Lecture Hall. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube @wave105guam and broadcast on Wave 105.1 FM.