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November 4, 2020

Puerto Rican Pro-Statehood Candidate Pedro Pierluisi Leads Governor's Race
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In Puerto Rico's gubernatorial race, Pedro Pierluisi has a thin lead
over Carlos Delgado; the candidates are separated by less than 10,000
votes. Pierluisi is a member of the New Progressive Party who supports
statehood for Puerto Rico. Delgado of the Popular Party wants to keep
Puerto Rico's status as a U.S. colony. Pierluisi briefly served as
governor in 2019 after former Governor Ricardo Rosselló was forced to
resign amid mass protests.

Puerto Ricans also took to the polls to decide on a referendum that
would determine if the island could be granted statehood. The New York
Times reports support for the referendum led with about 52% of the
votes. However, Congress would have to approve of any changes to Puerto
Rico's political status.


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