Carlos Garcia Camacho (November 16, 1924 – December 6, 1979) was an American politician noted for being the first elected governor of Guam, serving in the position from 1971 to 1975.

[1][2] A member of the Republican Party, he had previously served as the last appointed governor of Guam from 1969 to 1971 under President Richard Nixon.

In December 1969, Camacho made a historic trip to Vietnam to visit the Chamoru troops that were serving there to assist the war effort on Christmas.

The Democratic primary was close between former governor Manuel F. L. Guerrero, Senator Ricardo Bordallo, and attorney and former speaker Joaquin C. "Kin" Arriola.

Camacho initiated massive road projects that were continued by his successors, including the widening of Marine Drive (now Marine Corps Drive) from Hospital Road north to Route 16 in Harmon, and the reconstruction of other major highways in the villages of Agat, Dededo and Tamuning, among others.

At the time Guam elected its first governor the federal government still had control over much of the island's utilities and roads.

Following his defeat for reelection as governor, Camacho returned to his career as a dentist, continuing in private practice until his death on December 6, 1979, four years later, at the age of 55.