The 2016 Popular Democratic Party primaries was the
primary election
Primary elections, or direct primary are a voting process by which voters can indicate their preference for their party's candidate, or a candidate in general, in an upcoming general election, local election, or by-election. Depending on the ...
s by which voters of the
Popular Democratic Party (PPD) chose its nominees for various political offices of Puerto Rico for the
2016 general elections. They were held on June 5, 2016 and also coincided with the
Democratic Party primaries in the island.
Candidates
Governor
Incumbent Governor
Alejandro García Padilla
Alejandro Javier García Padilla (; born August 3, 1971) is a Puerto Rican politician and attorney who served as the governor of Puerto Rico from 2013 to 2017.
Prior to this position, García Padilla held various roles in the political la ...
announced in December 2015 that he will not run for reelection. His former
Secretary of State,
David Bernier
David Enrique "Quique" Bernier Rivera (; born January 21, 1977) is a Puerto Rican dentist and politician that has served in various roles in public service in Puerto Rico. Bernier first served as executive director of the Office of Youth A ...
, announced soon after his candidacy for governor.
Resident Commissioner
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Héctor Ferrer
Héctor Jose Ferrer Ríos (March 27, 1970 – November 5, 2018) was a Puerto Rican politician and attorney. He served as a legislator in the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico from 2001 to 2012 for three consecutive terms. He was the pre ...
, former House Representative and President of the
Popular Democratic Party of Puerto Rico
The Popular Democratic Party ( es, Partido Popular Democrático, PPD) is a political party in Puerto Rico that advocates to continue as a Commonwealth of the United States with self-governance. The party was founded in 1938 by dissidents from the ...
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Ángel Rosa
Ángel R. Rosa Rodriguez is a Puerto Rican politician and an academic. Rosa served in the 25th Senate of Puerto Rico. He is a tenured professor at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus. Politically, Rosa is affiliated with the Popul ...
, incumbent Senator
Senate
At-large
* José Aponte Carro
* Wanda Arroyo
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Eduardo Bhatia
Eduardo Bhatia Gautier (born May 16, 1964) is a Puerto Rican attorney and politician. Bhatia is a former 15th President of the Senate of Puerto Rico and executive director of the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration.
Early life and educa ...
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Antonio Fas Alzamora
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Luisa Gándara
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Rossana López León
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José Nadal Power
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Miguel Pereira Castillo
Miguel A. Pereira Castillo (born September 26, 1947) is a Puerto Rican politician, attorney, and public servant. Throughout his career, he has served in various government positions like Director of the Puerto Rico Ports Authority, Superintenden ...
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Cirilo Tirado Rivera
Cirilo Tirado Rivera (born June 14, 1964 in Patillas, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican politician and senator. He has been a member of the Senate of Puerto Rico since 2000.
Early years and studies
Cirilo Tirado was born on June 14, 1964 in Patill ...
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Aníbal José Torres
Aníbal José "Jossie" Torres is a Puerto Rican politician and lawyer affiliated with the Popular Democratic Party (PPD). Torres has served in several positions of leadership within his party. He served as Secretary of the party during the 2000 ...
House of Representatives
At-large
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Jorge Colberg Toro
* Ulises Dalmau
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Brenda López de Arrarás
* Cristofer Malespín
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Manuel Natal Albelo
Manuel Natal Albelo (born March 25, 1986) is a former member of the 29th House of Representatives of Puerto Rico. Natal is currently affiliated with the Citizen's Victory Movement party after being previously affiliated with the Popular Democra ...
* Jesús Manuel Ortíz
* Mario Pabón
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Jaime Perelló
Jaime R. Perelló Borrás (born September 14, 1973) is a Puerto Rican people, Puerto Rican politician. Perelló is affiliated with the Popular Democratic Party (Puerto Rico), Popular Democratic Party of Puerto Rico and the Democratic Party (United ...
* Gil A. Rodríguez
* Yaramary Torres
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Luis Vega Ramos
* Eluis Vick
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Roberto Vigoreaux
Roberto Vigoreaux Lorenzana (born January 12, 1956, in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican producer, TV show host, actor, singer, and former Senator. He is the son of TV producer Luis Vigoreaux, and the younger brother of Luisito Vigorea ...
Results
Resident Commissioner
Senate
At-large
See also
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New Progressive Party of Puerto Rico primaries, 2016
The 2016 New Progressive Party primaries was the primary elections by which voters of the New Progressive Party (PNP) chose its nominees for various political offices of Puerto Rico for the 2016 general elections. They were held on June 5, 2016 ...
References
External links
Comisión Estatal de EleccionesComisionado Electoral PPD
{{Puerto Rico political parties primaries
Primary elections in Puerto Rico
PPD
Popular Democratic Party (Puerto Rico)