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August 17, 2020

Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez and San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz Lose Primary Bids
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In election news, in Puerto Rico, Governor Wanda Vázquez on Sunday
conceded the gubernatorial primary race for her party to Pedro
Pierluisi. Pierluisi represented Puerto Rico from 2009 to 2017 in
Congress. He said achieving statehood would be his top priority if he
wins in November's general election. Meanwhile, San Juan Mayor Carmen
Yulín Cruz lost her bid to represent the Popular Democratic Party, which
will be represented by Carlos Delgado in the general election.


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