Introduction
Manuel U. Lujan (February 17, 1912 – January 26, 1975) was an educator and a Democratic Party of Guam politician in Guam. Lujan served as a senator during the first ten terms of the Guam Legislature.
Early Life
Manuel U. Lujan was born in Hagatna on (1912-02-17)February 17, 1912 to Manuel Olive Lujan and Carmen Ulloa Lujan.
Lujan attended Guam High School and the Normal School. He was an extension student of the University of Hawaii.
Personal life
Lujan married Mariana Manglona Leon Guerrero in November 1941. Together, they raised 4 sons.
Guam Legislature
Lujan first successfully ran as a senator in the Guam Legislature in 1950 and was reelected to 9 consecutive terms.
Elections
| Election | Guam Legislature | General Rank (Votes) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1st Guam Legislature | 11 (Not available) | Elected |
| 1952 | 2nd Guam Legislature | 5 (Not available) | Elected |
| 1954 | 3rd Guam Legislature | 10 (3,723) | Elected |
| 1956 | 4th Guam Legislature | 6 5,793) | Elected |
| 1958 | 5th Guam Legislature | 4 (5,250) | Elected |
| 1960 | 6th Guam Legislature | 2 (6,107) | Elected |
| 1962 | 7th Guam Legislature | 5 (5,740) | Elected |
| 1964 | 8th Guam Legislature | 14 (7,739) | Elected |
| 1966 | 9th Guam Legislature | 8 (9,192) | Elected |
| 1968 | 10th Guam Legislature | 11 (8,556) | Elected |
Leadership
- Vice Speaker, 4th Guam Legislature
- Vice Speaker, 5th Guam Legislature
- Vice Speaker, 6th Guam Legislature
- Vice Speaker, 7th Guam Legislature
Civic Leadership
- Organizer, Guam Boy Scouts (1944)
- Chairman, American Red Cross (Guam Chapter, 1950-1951)
Later years and death
Lujan served as principal of Yona Elementary School from its founding in 1973 until his death on (1975-01-26)January 26, 1975.
Legacy
The Guam public school Manuel U. Lujan Elementary School was named after Lujan in 1975, two years after its construction as Yona Elementary School.