[3] He was born August 22, 1955, on Saipan, the son of Dr. Francisco T. Palacios, a member of the Marianas Political Status Commission.

[9] He represented Election District 3 in the House, which encompasses portions of Saipan and the Northern Islands.

Between his time in the House and Senate, Palacios served as Secretary of the Department of Lands and Natural Resources under Governor Eloy Inos.

At the start of the 19th Commonwealth Legislature, Palacios was elected Floor Leader by a unanimous roll call.

[13] Palacios won as an independent candidate for Governor in the 2022 election, running with Saipan mayor David M. Apatang as his running-mate.