Northern Mariana Islands House of Representatives

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The Northern Mariana Islands House of Representatives is the lower house of the Northern Mariana Islands Commonwealth Legislature.

In the 2007 election cycle, the CNMI House membership was increased from 18 to 20. Representatives serve two-year terms and are elected from seven election districts:

• District 1: Saipan (6 seats)
• District 2: Saipan (2 seats)
• District 3: Saipan & the Northern Islands (6 seats)
• District 4: Saipan (2 seats)
• District 5: Saipan (2 seats)
• District 6: Tinian (1 seat)
• District 7: Rota & Aguiguan (1 seat)

In the November 2007 general election, which elected the 16th House, Republicans won a majority (12 seats) and took control of the House in January 2008.

[edit] Make-up of the House of Representatives

Affiliation		Members
	Republican Party	12
	Covenant Party	4
	Independent	3
	Democratic Party	1
Total		20

[edit] See also

• Northern Mariana Islands Senate
• List of Northern Mariana Islands Governors

[edit] External links

• Official website
• The 16th Legislature, Saipan Tribune, 2008-01-14

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