Puerto Rican general election, 2016

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Puerto Rican general election, 2016
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Governor before election

Alejandro García Padilla
Popular Democratic

 Elected Governor

TBD
TBD

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General elections will be held in Puerto Rico on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 to elect the officials of the Puerto Rican government that will serve from 2017 to 2021, most notably the Governor of Puerto Rico.

Governor of Puerto Rico

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Main article: Puerto Rico gubernatorial election, 2016

Nominations

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.

New Progressive Party (PNP)

The candidates that have officialized their intention to run for Governor of Puerto Rico from the New Progressive Party (PNP) are:

Popular Democratic Party (PPD)

Incumbent Governor Alejandro García Padilla announced in December 2015 that he will not run for governor. His former Secretary of State, David Bernier, announced soon after his candidacy for governor.

Minority parties

As of March 2016, the minority parties that have officialized their gubernatorial candidates are the Working People's Party (PPT), who will nominate Rafael Bernabe once again.[3] and the Puerto Rican Independence Party (PIP) who will nominate María de Lourdes Santiago.

Independents

As of November 2015, two independent candidates have expressed their interest in running for Governor:

References

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