David M. Apatang
David M. Apatang | |
|---|---|
Apatang in 2019 | |
| 11th Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands | |
| Assumed office July 23, 2025 | |
| Lieutenant | Dennis C. Mendiola |
| Preceded by | Arnold Palacios |
| 13th Lieutenant Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands | |
| In office January 9, 2023 – July 23, 2025 | |
| Governor | Arnold Palacios |
| Preceded by | Arnold Palacios |
| Succeeded by | Dennis C. Mendiola |
| Mayor of Saipan | |
| In office January 12, 2015 – January 8, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Marian Tudela |
| Succeeded by | Ramon Camacho |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Mundo Apatang July 10, 1948 |
| Political party | Republican (before 2021) Independent (2021–present) |
| Spouse(s) | Antonia Pangelinan Mafnas (deceased 2016) |
| Education | San Francisco State University (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1967–1987 |
| Rank | First Sergeant |
David Mundo Apatang (born July 10, 1948)[1][2] is a Northern Mariana Islander politician who has been the 11th and current Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands since 2025. He became the mayor of Saipan on January 12, 2015, and served until January 8, 2023. He was the Lieutenant Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands from 2023 until 2025. He was a Republican member of the Northern Mariana Islands House of Representatives.[3]
Apatang was elected lieutenant governor of the Northern Mariana Islands in the 2022 election on an independent ticket alongside Arnold Palacios.[4]
Apatang became the 11th Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands after the death of Governor Arnold Palacios on July 23, 2025.[5]
References
- ↑ "Apatang celebrates 70th birthday with fundraiser". 15 July 2018.
- ↑ "Saipan Mayor's Office on Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on 2022-04-27.
- ↑ Evarose Limol, K-Andrea (April 28, 2021). "Apatang may endorse GOP hopeful for mayor". Marianas Variety. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
- ↑ "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