Joshua Franquez Tenorio is a Guamanian politician and businessman currently serving as the tenth lieutenant governor of Guam since January 7, 2019.
Tenorio's career began as legislative assistant to Representative Robert A. Underwood's offices in Guam and Washington, D.C.
During the 2008 United States presidential election, Tenorio served as the caucus campaign manager for Barack Obama.
In 2017, Tenorio returned to the private sector to serve as the vice president to Guam AutoSpot, a car dealership company.
[2] Tenorio is a volunteer with the Guam/CNMI Committee for the Employers Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) and is a member of the Talofofo Rangers Lions Club of Guam.
Governor, Tenorio's focus remains on criminal justice improvements and the expansion of evidence based programs in the corrections and mental health systems.
This includes an aggressive policy agenda to expand drug treatment programs, reduce youth detentions, and address racial disparities in the justice system.
Following press speculation surrounding his plans for office, Tenorio indicated in December 2023 that he would run for governor to succeed Leon Guerrero in the 2026 election.