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The 2008 Puerto Rican election was historic because: It was the first time in more than 20 years that a new party ( PPR ) joined the three traditional parties in the election. It was the first time in Puerto Rican political history that one of the candidates (Aníbal Acevedo Vilá) faced federal criminal charges.
The 2008 Popular Democratic Party primaries were the primary elections by which voters of the Popular Democratic Party (PPD) chose its nominees for various political offices of Puerto Rico for the 2008 general elections. They were held on March 9, 2008.
San Juan, Puerto Rico, held an election for mayor on November 4, 2008. Among other elections, it was held concurrently with the 2008 Puerto Rico gubernatorial election . It saw the reelection incumbent mayor Jorge Santini , a member of the New Progressive Party , to a third consecutive term.
Pedro Rosselló had come from a defeat against Aníbal Acevedo Vilá at the 2004 elections.Despite that, he managed to gain a seat in the Senate.After an unsuccessful power struggle within the Senate to gain the presidency of the body, it was speculated that Rosselló would make another attempt at being elected Governor for the 2008 elections.
Puerto Rico's superdelegates endorsed candidates before the election. Four superdelegates, Democratic State Chair Roberto Prats, Vice Chair Luisette Cabañas, Puerto Rico Democratic National Committeeman Kenneth McClintock and Young Democrats of America (YDA) National Committeeman Francisco Domenech, a majority, had announced support for Sen. Hillary Clinton and the remaining 2, Governor ...
The 2008 Puerto Rico Republican presidential caucuses were held on February 24, 2008. John McCain won all 20 pledged (and the support of three unpledged delegates) at the Commonwealth's convention. John McCain won all 20 pledged (and the support of three unpledged delegates) at the Commonwealth's convention.
Pages in category "2008 Puerto Rico elections" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9.
2008 Puerto Rico elections (6 P) S. 2008 in Puerto Rican sports (1 C, 4 P) Pages in category "2008 in Puerto Rico" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of ...