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2010 United States Virgin Islands general election
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| Field | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| election_name | 2010 United States House of Representatives election in the United States Virgin Islands | |
| country | United States Virgin Islands | |
| type | presidential | |
| ongoing | no | |
| previous_election | 2008 United States House of Representatives election in the United States Virgin Islands | |
| previous_year | 2008 | |
| next_election | 2012 United States House of Representatives election in the United States Virgin Islands | |
| next_year | 2012 | |
| election_date | November 2, 2010 | |
| image1 | [[File:Donna christensen.JPG | 125px]] |
| nominee1 | Donna Christian-Christensen | |
| party1 | Democratic Party (United States) | |
| popular_vote1 | **19,844** | |
| percentage1 | **71.73%** | |
| image2 | [[File:No_image.svg | 125px]] |
| nominee2 | Jeffrey Moorhead | |
| party2 | Independent (politician) | |
| popular_vote2 | 5,063 | |
| percentage2 | 18.30% | |
| image3 | [[File:No_image.svg | 125px]] |
| nominee3 | Vince Danet | |
| party3 | Republican Party (United States) | |
| popular_vote3 | 2,329 | |
| percentage3 | 8.42% | |
| title | Representative | |
| before_election | Donna Christian-Christensen | |
| before_party | Democratic Party (United States) | |
| after_election | Donna Christian-Christensen | |
| after_party | Democratic Party (United States) |
The United States Virgin Islands general election was held on November 2, 2010. Voters chose the Governor of the United States Virgin Islands, the non-voting delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives and all fifteen seats in the Legislature of the Virgin Islands. The election coincided with the 2010 United States general election.
Gubernatorial
Main article: United States Virgin Islands gubernatorial election, 2010
Incumbent Democratic Governor John de Jongh and Lt. Governor Gregory Francis was re-elected for a second term in office, and defeated independent gubernatorial candidate and former Lt. Governor Kenneth Mapp and his running mate, Malik Sekou, with almost 57% of the vote.
Territorial Legislature
All fifteen seats in the Legislature of the Virgin Islands were up for election.
Delegate to the United States House of Representatives
Incumbent U.S. Virgin Islands Delegate Donna Christian-Christensen, a Democrat, sought re-election. The non-voting delegate to the House of Representatives from the United States Virgin Islands is elected for two-year terms. The winner of the race served in the 112th Congress from January 3, 2011, until January 3, 2013.
Incumbent U.S. Virgin Islands Delegate Donna Christian-Christensen, a Democrat, formally announced her campaign for re-election on Sunday, July 25, 2010.
Christian-Christansen won the general election with 71% of the vote.
Board of Elections
Members of the Board of Elections were elected.
References
References
- Pancham, Ananta. (2010-09-12). "DeJongh-Francis Clinch Top Spots in Democratic Primary". [[St. John Source]].
- "2010 General Election". Election System of the Virgin Islands.
- "GENERAL ELECTION CERTIFICATION-DISTRICT OF ST. CROIX".
- Kossler, Bill. (2010-07-26). "Gubernatorial Challengers Pick Running Mates". [[St. Croix Source]].
- Pancham, Ananta. (2010-10-02). "DeJongh-Francis to Return for Second Term". [[St. Thomas Source]].
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