Doha:US President Donald Trump celebrated an early lead for the Republican party in Guam's gubernatorial race, where unofficial results indicated a potential shift in political power on the island. Trump extended his congratulations to Republican candidate Tony Ada, as the party appeared poised to secure Guam's highest political office.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Trump highlighted the Republican ticket's performance in the US territory, noting the result as a possible indication of changing political dynamics. He commented on Truth Social, "Guam, which has always been considered strongly Democrat, just had an early call for a Republican Victory in the top spot, Governor - Congratulations to Tony Ada!"

The unofficial results, reported by the Guam Daily Post, showed the Republican gubernatorial ticket of Tony Ada and his running mate E.J. Calvo leading Democratic candidates Therese Terlaje and Sabina Perez by 1,020 votes. The tally from the Guam Election Commission, released early Wednesday local time, indicated Ada and Calvo received 15,945 votes, or 51.45%, compared to 14,925 votes, or 48.15%, for the Democratic ticket.

Trump also noted Republican gains in the Guam Legislature, expressing hope that these developments were indicative of broader political trends. Meanwhile, in the race for Guam's nonvoting delegate to the US House of Representatives, Democrat Alicia Anne Garrido Limtiaco led Republican incumbent James Moylan. Limtiaco secured 15,645 votes, or 51%, while Moylan received 14,983 votes, or 48.84%.

The congressional race had a total of 30,677 valid votes, with 79 overvotes and 658 undervotes reported. The Guam election results remain unofficial until certification by the Guam Election Commission.