The Honorable Dennis James C. Mendiola is the 14th Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, serving alongside Governor David M. Apatang. He assumed the Office of the Lieutenant Governor following the passing of Governor Arnold I. Palacios.

Lieutenant Governor Mendiola’s career reflects a broad spectrum of public service in both legislative and executive roles. Prior to assuming his current position, he served as a Senator representing the 1st District in the Northern Marianas Commonwealth Legislature, winning a five-way contest for two seats in the Senate during the 2022 election. On January 8, 2025, he was elected President of the Senate for the 24th Commonwealth Legislature.

A graduate of the University of Guam, Lieutenant Governor Mendiola earned a degree in Public Administration with a minor in Military Science. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a First Lieutenant. His public service career includes his tenure as Commissioner of the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services, where he oversaw critical emergency response operations for the Commonwealth.