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Jenniffer González Defeats Incumbent Pierluisi in Puerto Rico Primary

González secures candidacy for governor as voters express frustration over power outages and economic challenges.

  • González wins New Progressive Party primary with 56% of the vote, becoming the first female gubernatorial candidate for the party.
  • Incumbent Gov. Pierluisi concedes, calling the defeat unexpected and painful.
  • Jesús Manuel Ortiz wins the Democratic Party primary, defeating Juan Zaragoza.
  • Voters cite chronic power outages, economic difficulties, and healthcare issues as major concerns.
  • Power outages and technical issues marred the primary voting process.
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