Incumbent
Tregenza Roach
Incumbent Democratic candidate for Governor
U.S. Virgin Islands Governor winner?
$75.0K
NOV 4, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds — U.S. Virgin Islands Governor winner?
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1%chance to win
$75.0KNOV 4, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleLieutenant Governor
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
Age67 years old (Aug 7, 1959)
GenderMale
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BackgroundPolitician
EducationCollege of the Virgin Islands (attended)
Notable personal detailsTregenza A. Roach is a Kittian-American politician and attorney who has served as lieutenant governor of the United States Virgin Islands since January 7, 2019. He previously represented the St. Thomas/St. John district in the Legislature of the Virgin Islands (2013–2018). He worked earlier as a journalist at the Virgin Islands Daily News and later practiced law in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Roach has proposed lowering utility costs, reviewing the gross receipts tax, and raising the earnings threshold for small businesses. He has also supported expanding homeownership and generating new revenue through cannabis development, charter-yacht ties, and South Shore development.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to quality care, stabilizing hospitals, growing the healthcare workforce, and bringing more services closer to home. Also backs pursuing equitable treatment under Medicare and Medicaid for the Virgin Islands and stronger healthcare funding.
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Climate & Energy
Roach has publicly tied his energy agenda to stabilizing the territory’s power system while expanding renewable and solar projects. He has also participated in climate-change planning for the Virgin Islands and supported adaptation efforts in response to climate risks.
Public Safety & Guns
Roach’s public record shows support for protecting constitutional gun rights while also emphasizing public safety. His administration has said it is committed to both constitutional rights and public safety in the context of Virgin Islands firearms restrictions, but the available sources do not show a clear stance for or against major new gun regulations.
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