Puerto Rican general election, 2016
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Alejandro García Padilla
Popular Democratic
General elections were held in Puerto Rico on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 to elect the officials of the Puerto Rican government that will serve from January 2017 to January 2021, most notably the Governor of Puerto Rico.
Before the election year, the Constitution of Puerto Rico provides for any qualified person to present their candidacy for a specific position. If two or more candidates from the same party present their candidacy for the same position, and they can't reach an agreement within the party, a primary election is held. This election is held within the inscribed members of each party, to select which of the candidates will represent the party in the general election.
Both of the main parties: New Progressive Party (PNP) and Popular Democratic Party (PPD), held primaries for several positions on June 5, 2016.
The primaries were held on June 5, 2016 to determine candidates for Governor of Puerto Rico, the Senate, House of Representatives, and others.
The primaries were held on June 5, 2016 to determine several candidates for the Senate, House of Representatives, and others.
Two minority parties officialized their gubernatorial candidates. The Working People's Party (PPT) nominated Rafael Bernabe once again. The Puerto Rican Independence Party (PIP) nominated María de Lourdes Santiago.
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