Arnold Palacios
Arnold Palacios | |
|---|---|
| 10th Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands | |
| In office January 9, 2023 – July 23, 2025 | |
| Lieutenant | David M. Apatang |
| Preceded by | Ralph Torres |
| Succeeded by | David M. Apatang |
| 12th Lieutenant Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands | |
| In office January 14, 2019 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Governor | Ralph Torres |
| Preceded by | Victor Hocog |
| Succeeded by | David M. Apatang |
| President of the Northern Mariana Islands Senate | |
| In office January 10, 2017 – January 14, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Borja |
| Succeeded by | Victor Hocog |
| 13th Speaker of the Northern Mariana Islands House of Representatives | |
| In office January 14, 2008 – January 11, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Oscar Babauta |
| Succeeded by | Froilan Tenorio |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Arnold Indalecio Palacios August 22, 1955 Saipan, Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (now Northern Mariana Islands) |
| Died | July 23, 2025 (aged 69) Dededo, Guam |
| Political party | Republican (before 2021, 2024–2025) Independent (2021–2024) |
| Education | Portland State University (BS) |
Arnold Indalecio Palacios (August 22, 1955 – July 23, 2025) was a Northern Mariana politician who was the 10th Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands from 2023 until 2025. He was the 12th lieutenant governor of the Northern Mariana Islands, from 2019 to 2023.
Palacios was a former Speaker of the Northern Mariana Islands House of Representatives. He was sworn in on January 14, 2008, as the Speaker of the House's 16th Legislature.[1]
Formerly a member of the Republican Party, he ran an independent candidate for Governor in the 2022 election.[2] He won the election in November 2022, beating incumbent Governor Ralph Torres.
Palacios died on July 23, 2025 at a hospital in Dededo, Guam at the age of 69.[3]
References
- ↑ Palacios, Arnold I. (2008-01-14). "'Restore the people's confidence in Legislature'". Saipan Tribune. Archived from the original on 2012-02-24. Retrieved 2009-10-11.
- ↑ "BREAKING NEWS: Palacios to run for governor in 2022". Saipan Tribune. 2021-10-20. Retrieved 2021-11-28.
- ↑ Gov. Palacios passes away; Apatang assumes office