James Bennett
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Gustav James
/ Randolph Bennett
Governor · Lieutenant Governor · 2026 General Election · November 3, 2026
Gustav James served as Commissioner of the Department of Public Works under Governor Kenneth Mapp from January 2015 to August 2017. In that role he also served on the WAPA Board as a Cabinet-level representative. He filed for Governor as an Independent in the St. Croix District in May 2026.
Additional background to be confirmed. Campaign website and platform pending review.
Randolph Bennett is a St. Thomas native and U.S. Army veteran who served 22 years in the military before transitioning to government service. He served as Commissioner of the Department of Property and Procurement under Governor Mapp (2015–2017) and previously held a director-level position at the U.S. State Department. His website indicates he has been active in community outreach around faith-based organizations and vocational education.
Additional background to be confirmed. Campaign platform pending review.
Background & Career
Sourced from VI Daily News, St. Croix Source, WTJX Newsfeed, St. John Source, and verified news reporting. Public record items are noted where relevant. Additional biographical detail pending confirmation from campaign materials.
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"Randolph will ensure that vocational education is a must for our young minds. We have to prepare those who will replace us."
Source note: Candidate certification from the Elections System of the Virgin Islands, June 2026. Gustav James background sourced from VI Daily News, WTJX Newsfeed, St. John Source boards and commissions reference, and VI Consortium. Randolph Bennett background sourced from VI Daily News and campaign website (randolphbennett.com). Education statement sourced from Bennett campaign website. VIIQ does not attribute positions that have not been publicly stated. To submit a 2026 campaign platform document, email signal@viiq.org.