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 – 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 | 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 is serving as the 13th lieutenant governor of the Northern Mariana Islands since 2023. He previously served as the mayor of Saipan from January 12, 2015 to January 8, 2023. As a Republican, Apatang formerly served in 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 headed by Arnold Palacios.[4]
- ^ "Apatang celebrates 70th birthday with fundraiser". 15 July 2018.
- ^ "Saipan Mayor's Office on Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on 2022-04-27.[user-generated source]
- ^ Evarose Limol, K-Andrea (April 28, 2021). "Apatang may endorse GOP hopeful for mayor". Marianas Variety. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
- ^ De La Torre, Ferdie (2021-10-20). "BREAKING NEWS: Palacios to run for governor in 2022". Saipan Tribune. Archived from the original on 2021-11-28. Retrieved 2021-11-28.