Tina Sablan was the Democratic Party candidate for CNMI Governor in the 2022 election, where she was the first female nominee from any major party.
12 Facts About Tina Sablan
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Tina Sablan was born to Eugenio and Carmela Tina Sablan on Saipan on May 18,1981.
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Tina Sablan grew up in the communities of Chalan Kanoa and Tanapag.
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Tina Sablan rose to local prominence from 2005 to 2007 as a key leader in the "Beautify CNMI coalition", which organized islandwide cleanups.
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Tina Sablan served within the Northern Mariana Islands' Division of Environmental Quality as a waste reduction and recycling coordinator.
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Tina Sablan was named "Person of the Year" for her activism in 2007 by the Saipan Tribune.
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Additionally, Tina Sablan served as program manager of the Commonwealth Cancer Association, an anti-cancer group.
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In 2007, Tina Sablan was elected to the House of Representatives for the 16th Legislature, which made her the youngest member of the legislature at the time.
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Tina Sablan edged out independent candidate Janet Maratita for the last of the six seats in Precinct One.
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Tina Sablan was a gubernatorial candidate in the 2022 election, where she faced incumbent Republican governor Ralph Torres and Independent candidate Arnold Palacios.
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Tina Sablan's candidacy was endorsed by the territorial Democratic Party, and additionally received the support of territorial delegate Gregorio Sablan.
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Tina Sablan is a resident of Susupe, a village in Saipan.