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politics1 year ago

Puerto Rico Governor Pierluisi Defeated in Primary Upset

Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi conceded defeat in the primary election to Rep. Jenniffer González-Colón, marking a significant shift within the pro-statehood New Progressive Party. González-Colón, who received 56% of the vote, will be the party's first female gubernatorial candidate. The election faced challenges including website crashes and severe weather. González-Colón campaigned on addressing infrastructure issues and reducing corruption.

via The Hill|
#jenniffer-gonzalez-colon#new-progressive-party#pedro-pierluisi
politics1 year ago

Puerto Rico Governor Pierluisi Ousted in Shocking Primary Defeat

Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi conceded defeat in the primary election to Rep. Jenniffer González, ending his re-election bid. González, who is the island's resident commissioner and a Republican, secured 56% of the votes, becoming the first female gubernatorial candidate for the New Progressive Party. The primary also saw power outages and a website crash, complicating the vote count. González will face Jesús Manuel Ortiz of the Popular Democratic Party and Juan Dalmau of the Puerto Rican Independence Party in the general election on November 5.

via NBC News|
#jenniffer-gonzalez#new-progressive-party#pedro-pierluisi
politics1 year ago

"Puerto Rico's Gubernatorial Primary: Ortiz Wins, Pierluisi Concedes in Major Political Shakeup"

Puerto Rico congressional representative Jenniffer González defeated incumbent Gov. Pedro Pierluisi in a surprising primary upset within their pro-statehood New Progressive Party. González, a Republican, secured 56% of the vote against Pierluisi's 44%, becoming the first female gubernatorial candidate to win a primary for the party. The election was marked by power outages and technical issues, with González pledging to address corruption, violence, and healthcare challenges.

via The Associated Press|
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politics2 years ago

"Race for Puerto Rico's Leadership Intensifies with Gubernatorial Primaries"

The race for governor of Puerto Rico is heating up, with multiple candidates vying for the position. The New Progressive Party (NPP) is facing challenges from the Citizens' Victory Movement (MVC) and the Project Dignity party. Incumbent governor Pedro Pierluisi is being challenged by Jenniffer González-Colón, who is positioning herself as more pro-business. Both candidates are advocating for Puerto Rico to become the 51st state. The governor's race is expected to be heavily influenced by the territory's troubled power system and the oversight board that controls its finances.

via POLITICO|
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