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∙ 12y agoEven though Puerto Rico isn't a state it's U.S territory so citizens of Puerto Rico can vote for the U.S president
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Does puerto rico count in presidential election?
Puerto Rico has no votes in the Electoral College, so citizens who are permanent residents of Puerto Rico cannot vote for President. However, the political parties permit them to participate in the candidate selection process.
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..
Can Puerto Rico participate in primaries?
Yes. Puerto Ricans can vote in presidential primaries but are not permitted to vote in the presidential election.
How Often Does Puerto Rico Have Elections?
Every four years
How and when did Luis Fortuno become governor of Puerto Rico?
Luis Fortuno was elected by the Puerto Rican people in the November general elections of Puerto Rico in 2008. Luis Fortuno became governor of the island on January 2, 2009.
Can residents of Puerto Rico vote in us elections?
No. Only US states and the District of Colombia can vote in US elections. Puerto Rico does, however, vote in the Democratic and Republican party primaries. See the related link below for more explanation:
Can Puerto Ricans vote in the primaries and elections for US president?
No. They do hold primaries, as do the American Somoas, the American Virgin Islands and Guam, but residents of these territories (considered to be U.S. citizens) are not allowed to vote for president. They can vote if they move to the United States as many of them have.
How many people in Puerto Rico?
there are 3,967,288 people in puerto rico (in 2009)
Which spanish speaking country votes in some us elections?
Puerto Rico.
Who has power over Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico is a United States territory so Barack Obama would be the head of their government and Alejandro García Padilla is Governor of the territory.
What time do people in Puerto Rico?
There is no time do people in Puerto Rico.People in Puerto Rico do what.There is no answer for that stupid question.
What is Puerto Ricos relationship to the US and what does it mean?
Puerto Rico is a territory of the USA. It means the 2 countries have a diplomatic, military, and economic alliance.You may want to revisit the Puerto Rico question- PR is not a territory, but is a Commonwealth- and is part of the US, not a separate country. If you were born in PR, you are a US Citizen.Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the USA. Its citizens cannot vote in presidential elections because it is not a state.
