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PasquinesOct 15, 2026

The October 2026 Elections Territorial Poll

Pasquines is opening its 2026 Elections Territorial Poll to residents of Puerto Rico, Guam, the US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands through October 28, 2026.

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PasquinesOct 13, 2026

Northern Mariana Islands voters head to the polls November 3 with governor, delegate, legislature, and more on the ballot

The Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) holds its general election on November 3, 2026, with races for governor, the territory’s nonvoting United States House delegate, all 20 seats in the CNMI House of Representatives, six of nine Senate seats, four mayoral contests, and two ballot questions. Early voting runs October 27 through November 2. Pasquines is...

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PasquinesOct 9, 2026

Weekly Action Checklist: October 9, 2026

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PasquinesOct 6, 2026

Territorial leaders reaffirm commitment to University of the Virgin Islands in accreditation meeting

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. (D), Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach (D), Senate President Milton E. Potter (D), and Senator Novelle E. Francis Jr. (D) met with representatives of the University of the Virgin Islands' accreditation team to reaffirm the territory's commitment to the institution and discuss the financial and operational steps needed to strengthen its...

accreditationAlbert Bryan Jr.

PasquinesSep 30, 2026

Harris is talking about Puerto Rico statehood. Will it matter?

Editor's note: This article has been updated to correctly identify a poll as a 2024 survey conducted by Gaither. The question of Puerto Rico's political status has been debated for more than a century without resolution. Former Vice President Kamala Harris's recent public statements have pushed that debate back into the national spotlight—and this time,...

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PasquinesSep 26, 2026

Weekly Action Checklist: September 25, 2026

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PasquinesSep 23, 2026

Shut out of global climate forums, Puerto Ricans bet on the power of community

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PasquinesSep 22, 2026

United States Virgin Islands meets with White House and FEMA on $21.6 billion disaster recovery portfolio

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. (D) and senior United States Virgin Islands officials met on September 21, 2026, with representatives of the White House Office of Management and Budget and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to review the territory's disaster recovery progress and identify opportunities to accelerate the delivery of major projects—the largest rebuilding effort in...

Adrienne L. Williams-OctalienAlbert Bryan Jr.

PasquinesSep 16, 2026

Alaska drops charges against American Samoans prosecuted for voting, but leaves door open for future charges

Alaska prosecutors dropped all criminal charges against 11 American Samoans from Whittier who had been prosecuted for checking "United States citizen" on voter registration forms, ending a nearly three-year legal ordeal for a family that faced up to 10 years in prison, but leaving open the possibility of future prosecution. The dismissal came after the...

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PasquinesSep 15, 2026

National Voter Registration Day: Information for Guam, the US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands before voting on November 3

Correction: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that absentee ballots for Guam must be received by November 13, 2026. The absentee ballot request deadline is October 31, 2026, and absentee ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received by November 18, 2026. Tuesday, September 15, is National Voter Registration Day, a nationwide...

2026 ElectionsAmerican Samoa

PasquinesSep 15, 2026

How daily blackouts became normal in Puerto Rico

For millions of residents in Puerto Rico, blackouts are no longer an occasional nuisance during a major storm; they are a routine part of daily life. From keeping voltage surge protectors plugged into every outlet to storing battery-powered fans and maintaining backup gas generators, living without a reliable electric grid has shifted from an emergency...

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PasquinesSep 10, 2026

#TBT: September 10, 2026

On September 10, 1993, the National Park Service finalized a 50-year lease with local Samoan village councils, officially resolving land use and paving the way for the operational management of the National Park of American Samoa.

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