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David M. Apatang
Northern Mariana Islands politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
David Mundo Apatang (born July 10, 1948)[1][2] is a Northern Mariana Islander politician. He became the mayor of Saipan on January 12, 2015, and served until January 8, 2023. He is the Lieutenant Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands since 2023. He was a Republican member of the Northern Mariana Islands House of Representatives.[3]
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Dave Apatang | |
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13th Lieutenant Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands | |
Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
Governor | Arnold Palacios |
Preceded by | Arnold Palacios |
Mayor of Saipan | |
In office January 12, 2015 – 8 January 2023 | |
Preceded by | Marian Tudela |
Succeeded by | Ramon Camacho |
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Born | David Mundo Apatang (1948-07-10) July 10, 1948 (age 75) |
Political party | Republican (before 2021) Independent (2021–present) |
Spouse(s) | Antonia Pangelinan Mafnas (deceased 2016) |
Education | San Francisco State University (BA) |
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Years of service | 1967–1987 |
Rank | First Sergeant |
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Apatang was elected lieutenant governor of the Northern Mariana Islands in the 2022 election on an independent ticket alongside Arnold Palacios.[4]