Candidate questions and responses
CNMI Politics contacts candidates to obtain attributable answers, supporting records and corrections to factual information.
Candidates seeking the same office receive the same core questions.
Follow-up questions can address a candidate's own statements, public record or a factual ambiguity requiring clarification. A response does not imply endorsement, and a non-response is reported only as a non-response after the stated response period.
Candidate or campaign responses should be sent to [email protected]. Supporting documents and public links are welcome.
Questions suitable for every candidate
Priorities
What are the three actions you would prioritize during your first year in office, and what measurable result should the public use to judge each one?
Budget and implementation
What would those priorities cost, what existing spending would change, and which parts require legislative or federal action rather than unilateral action by the office you seek?
Transparency
What records, meetings, reports or performance data should your office make public on a routine schedule?
Conflicts and recusals
What rule would you use when an official matter involves a relative, former client, political ally, campaign supporter or prior professional relationship?
Record
Which prior decision, action or professional experience best demonstrates how you would exercise the authority of this office?
Correction or additional record
Is there a public record, position paper, financial filing, court record or other source you believe voters should review when evaluating your candidacy?
Publication
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