Northern Mariana Islands
Welcome to the profile page for the Northern Mariana Islands. Here you can find information about the legislature, as well as information on key executive and judicial branch officials and offices.
Martha Castaneda serves as CSG West liaison for the Northern Mariana Islands. Please contact Martha with any questions you have or assistance you may need.
Executive Branch
| Office | Official |
|---|---|
| Governor | Arnold T. Palacios |
| Lieutenant Governor | David M. Apatang |
Legislative Branch
| Senate | House |
|---|---|
| Seats: 9 | Seats: 20 |
| Democrat: 2 | Democrat: 4 |
| Republican: 4 | Republican: 3 |
| Independent: 3 | Independent: 13 |
| Average Constituency Size: 5,984 | Average Constituency Size: 3,847 |
| Length of Term: 4 years | Length of Term: 2 years |
| Term Limit: No term limits | Term Limit: No term limits |
Judicial Branch
| Judicial Branch |
|---|
| Highest court: Commonwealth Supreme Court |
| Chief Justice: Alexandro C. Castro |
| Number of Justices: 3 |
| Method of Selection: Appointed |
| Method of Retention: Election |
