1976 Puerto Rican Senate election

The 1976 Puerto Rican Senate election was a significant political event held on November 2, 1976. It involved voters selecting members of the Senate of Puerto Rico. The election featured the Popular Democratic Party (PDP), led by Governor Carlos Romero Barceló, and the New Progressive Party (NPP), which pushed for statehood. The PDP won a majority, reflecting a preference for maintaining Puerto Rico's commonwealth status. This election was crucial as it shaped the island's political landscape and influenced ongoing debates about its relationship with the United States, particularly regarding issues of sovereignty and governance.