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2016 Puerto Rico elections

The 2016 Puerto Rico elections involved choosing Puerto Rico’s governor, legislature, and local officials. Alejandro García Padilla, the incumbent governor from the Popular Democratic Party (PPD), was in office but chose not to run for a second term amid economic struggles. The election saw Ricardo Rosselló from the New Progressive Party (PNP) win the governorship, advocating for statehood. Voters also passed referendums on political status, including options for independence or statehood, but none achieved a majority. The election reflected ongoing debates over Puerto Rico’s political future amid ongoing economic and financial challenges.