by Sabrina Salas Matanane

Guam - The Republican Party of Guam has released a list of potential candidates running in this year's election. During the party's Lincoln Dinner Friday evening the GOP announced the list of candidates who have indicated an interest or who have been invited to run for office.

Here's the list:

Legislature:

Sen. Aline Yamashita

Sen. Brant McCreadie

Sen. Tony Ada

Sen. Michael Limtiaco

Sen. Tommy Morrison

Sen. Chris Duenas

Former Sen. Jimmy Espalon

Wil Castro

Mary Torres

Glenn Leon Guerrero

Vice Gaza

Adonis Mendiola

Valentino Perez

Eric Palacios

Felix Benavente

Roland Blas

Michelle Taitano

Washington Delegate

Former Senator Frank Blas, Jr.

Former Governor Felix Camacho

According to Mike Benito, Republican Party Chairman, the party is seeing growth and momentum.

"The slate of candidates represents diversity from different cross-sections of the community. The

people of Guam are looking for leaders that will grow the economy and improve the quality

of life for working families on Guam, and the Republican Party is answering this call. " Benito adds

He adds they are pleased with the growth and interest in the party and that all are welcome.