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The people of Puerto Rico elect their local government officials, their legislature and their governor. In that sense they have voting privileges.
Because Puerto Rico has only a non-voting representative in the US Congress, the territory has no vote in the Electoral College so US citizens who are permanent residents of the Island cannot vote for President.
However, if a Puerto Rican establishes residence in one of the states, (New York or Hawaii, for example) that person can vote for President from that residence, just as any other US citizen resident in that state.
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Why only people in Puerto Rico the people who live their can only vote?
Only the people that live in Puerto Rico can vote in Puerto Rico because the leaders that will be elected will only represent, hold power and have juridiction over those who live in Puerto Rico.
Why does Puerto Rico get to vote in the presidential election?
Puerto Rico is not a state and so does not have any electoral votes. However, Puerto Ricans can vote for the president if they establish legal residence in some state and meet the other requirements to vote in that state.
Can puerto ricans living in the states vote?
if you were born in Puerto Rico and live in the US. YES, YOU CAN VOTE.
Can Puerto Rico participate in primaries?
Yes. Puerto Ricans can vote in presidential primaries but are not permitted to vote in the presidential election.
What year did Puerto Rico vote on statehood?
1978
Why do people from Puerto Rico vote US presidential elections?
It is part of the united states of america
Does Puerto Rico vote in your elections?
Yes, they are Alied with the United States, and can vote in the primaries
Why can't Puerto Rico vote question?
Puerto Ricans are citizens of the US, however, since Puerto Rico is a territory and not a state, Puerto Ricans cannot vote for the president.
Why does Puerto Rico and Guam get to vote in the primaries?
They are U.S. Territories.
Is the country of Puerto Rico able to vote for the US President?
They can not.
Do you like Puerto Rico?
Yes, but vote for the np to be a state of the US.
Why is Puerto Rico a developed country?
Puerto Rico is a developed country because it is part of the United States of America, a developed country. Puerto Rico is a Commonwealth and an unincorporated territory of the United States. The currency is USD and the citizens are United States citizens under the laws of the U.S A. While residing in Puerto Rico they cannot vote in U.S. presidential elections, however if they become residents of an US state, they can vote in all elections..
