Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands | |
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since January 9, 2023 | |
Residence | Juan A. Sablan Memorial Bldg. |
Term length | 4 years single term, eligible for second. |
Inaugural holder | Carlos S. Camacho |
Formation | January 9, 1978 |
Website | Office of the Governor |
The following is a list of persons who served as governor of Northern Mariana Islands. The term of office is 4 years. The longest-serving governors in CNMI history are Pedro Tenorio, who served 12 years in office from 1982 to 1990 and from 1998 to 2002, and Benigno Fitial, who served 7 years, one month, and 11 days from 2006 to 2013. The Northern Mariana Islands is one of the few U.S. states or territories that currently does not have a governor's mansion or other official residence.
The current governor is Arnold Palacios, since January 9, 2023.