2000 Puerto Rico Gubernatorial Election

The 2000 Puerto Rico Gubernatorial Election was held on November 7, 2000, to elect the island's governor. The main candidates were incumbent Governor Pedro Rosselló from the New Progressive Party, who supported statehood for Puerto Rico, and Sila María Calderón from the Popular Democratic Party, who favored maintaining the island's current status. The election was competitive and highlighted political divisions over Puerto Rico's future relationship with the U.S. Ultimately, Calderón won, making her the first woman to become governor of Puerto Rico. The election reflected broader issues of identity, governance, and economic concerns in Puerto Rican society.