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Retired Marine Pushes for Guam's Statehood Rights

11/8/2025

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Vincent Santiago, a retired Marine Sgt. Maj. from Guam, advocates for Guam to become the 51st state.
He argues that Guam should gain full voting rights and representation by statehood.
As a U.S. citizen, Santiago cannot vote for president because Guam is a U.S. territory.
His military background includes service in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as roles as a drill instructor and in an agency focused on international cooperation.

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Story summary

Vincent Santiago, a retired Marine Sgt. Maj. from Guam, advocates for Guam to become the 51st state.
He argues that Guam should gain full voting rights and representation by statehood.
As a U.S. citizen, Santiago cannot vote for president because Guam is a U.S. territory.
His military background includes service in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as roles as a drill instructor and in an agency focused on international cooperation.