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Despite Puerto Rico's status as an unincorporated territory, which precludes its participation in U.S. presidential general elections and the ability to appoint electors to the U.S. Electoral College, Puerto Ricans are recognized as U.S. citizens and are permitted to engage in the U.S. presidential primaries. [1]
Although Puerto Rico does not participate in U.S. presidential general elections because it is an unincorporated territory and not a state, and therefore cannot send members to the U.S. Electoral College, Puerto Ricans are citizens of the United States and are able to participate in the U.S. presidential primaries. [1]
General elections were held in Puerto Rico on November 5, 2024, alongside the 2024 United States elections, [1] [2] electing the governor, resident commissioner and members of the House of Representatives and Senate. A non-binding status referendum and a straw poll for the 2024 United States presidential election were held. [3]
More than two-thirds of Puerto Ricans live in the United States — roughly 5.8 million, according to Pew Research Center. Puerto Rican voters living in the U,S. make up the second-largest Latino ...
While President Trump has touted his response to Puerto Rico after it was devastated by Hurricane Maria as "good news," many Americans disagree. ... 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Mail. Sign in.
In 2022, the United States House of Representatives passed the Puerto Rico Status Act. It did not pass the United States Senate. [6] In August 2024, the Puerto Rico Supreme Court dismissed the July 2024 petition by the Puerto Rican Independence Party (PIP) asking the State Election Commission (CEE) to halt the status referendum. [7] [8]
Puerto Rico will hold a referendum on Nov. 5 to determine whether the island should become a U.S. state, a new form of self-government, or remain a territory, with the result potentially impacting ...
Pages in category "2024 Puerto Rico elections" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. ... 2024 United States presidential straw poll in Puerto ...