Puerto Rico Election Results: Governor and Resident Commissioner Analysis
The electoral process in Puerto Rico serves as a critical indicator of the island's political direction and the preferences of its citizenry. The results for the Governor and the Resident Commissioner—the non-voting representative to the U.S. House of Representatives—provide a comprehensive look at the party dynamics and voter turnout during this cycle.
Key Facts
- Luis Muñoz Marín won the gubernatorial race with 58.24% of the vote.
- Antonio Fernós-Isern secured the Resident Commissioner seat with 58.21% of the vote.
- The Popular Democratic Party dominated both major contests.
- Voter turnout was high, with 84.63% of registered voters participating.
- A total of 796,429 votes were cast in the gubernatorial election.
Gubernatorial Election Breakdown
The race for Governor saw a decisive victory for the Popular Democratic Party. Luis Muñoz Marín led the field significantly, capturing 459,759 votes. His closest competitor, Luis A. Ferré of the Partido Estadista Republicano, received 253,242 votes, representing roughly one-third of the total valid vote share.
Smaller parties also maintained a presence in the race. Salvador Perea Roselló of the Partido Acción Cristiana garnered 52,275 votes, while Julio García Diaz of the Puerto Rican Independence Party received 24,211 votes.
[ไม่มีภาพประกอบ]Voter Participation and Validity
Out of 941,034 registered voters, 796,429 cast their ballots. The vast majority of these were valid, with 789,487 valid votes (99.13%) and only 6,942 invalid or blank votes (0.87%).
Resident Commissioner Election Results
The election for Resident Commissioner mirrored the gubernatorial results almost exactly, suggesting a strong trend of straight-ticket voting. Antonio Fernós-Isern of the Popular Democratic Party won the position with 458,535 votes (58.21%).
Gabriel de la Haba (Partido Estadista Republicano) followed with 252,737 votes (32.08%). The remaining votes were split between Jorge Luis Córdova of the Partido Acción Cristiana (52,215 votes) and Roma Marti of the Puerto Rican Independence Party (24,275 votes).
[ไม่มีภาพประกอบ]Comparative Election Summary
The following table provides a side-by-side comparison of the performance of the major candidates and parties across both key offices.
| Candidate | Party | Governor Votes (%) | Resident Commissioner Votes (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Muñoz Marín / Antonio Fernós-Isern | Popular Democratic Party | 459,759 (58.24%) | 458,535 (58.21%) |
| Luis A. Ferré / Gabriel de la Haba | Partido Estadista Republicano | 253,242 (32.08%) | 252,737 (32.08%) |
| S. Perea Roselló / J. L. Córdova | Partido Acción Cristiana | 52,275 (6.62%) | 52,215 (6.63%) |
| Julio García Diaz / Roma Marti | Puerto Rican Independence Party | 24,211 (3.07%) | 24,275 (3.08%) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the gubernatorial election?
Luis Muñoz Marín of the Popular Democratic Party won the election with 459,759 votes, accounting for 58.24% of the total valid votes.
Who was elected as the Resident Commissioner?
Antonio Fernós-Isern of the Popular Democratic Party was elected Resident Commissioner, receiving 458,535 votes (58.21%).
What was the total voter turnout for the election?
The voter turnout was 84.63%, with 796,429 total votes cast out of 941,034 registered voters.
How many invalid or blank votes were recorded in the Governor's race?
There were 6,942 invalid or blank votes, which represented 0.87% of the total votes cast.
Which party came in second in both elections?
The Partido Estadista Republicano came in second, with Luis A. Ferré receiving 32.08% of the gubernatorial vote and Gabriel de la Haba receiving 32.08% of the Resident Commissioner vote.