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[4] [5] At the 2008 general elections, both Zayas and Jirau were defeated by the PNP candidate Mayita Meléndez. This was the first time a PNP candidate had won in Ponce in more than 20 years. This was the first time a PNP candidate had won in Ponce in more than 20 years.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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