A U.S. News virtual event series where industry leaders will discuss common priorities and perspectives on the future of healthcare. It was the first election held since Hurricane Maria hit the island in 2017, causing damages estimated at more than $100 billion and killing an estimated 2,975 people. Their major challengers were the PPD nominee and current Senator Alejandro García Padilla and his running mate, Rafael Cox Alomar. The winner would replace Carmen Yulín Cruz, known for her public spats with U.S. President Donald Trump. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — People across Puerto Rico awaited final results Wednesday following elections that saw long lines of voters and produced a tight gubernatorial race.Pedro Pierluisi of the pro-statehood New Progressive Party held a slight lead over Carlos Delgado of the Popular Democratic Party, which supports the current territorial status. Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. As results trickled in late Tuesday, car horns blared and occasional fireworks pierced the night as supporters celebrated. A lawsuit filed by the Trump administration accuses the tech giant of illegally reserving thousands of high-paying positions for foreign workers. Rafael Fonseca, an administrator, said he had hoped neither of the two parties would win this year. Voting will resume next Sunday, 16 August from 8a - 4p. Meanwhile, Jenniffer González, Puerto Rico’s current representative in U.S. Congress and Pierluisi's running partner, easily won a second term. With 96% of the voting centers reporting, the Puerto Rico State Commission on Election said that Pedro Pierluisi with the incumbent New Progressive Party, or PNP, is … However, U.S. Congress would have to approve of any changes to the island’s political status. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — People across Puerto Rico awaited final results Wednesday of elections that saw long lines of voters and produced a tight gubernatorial race in … A forecast from the CDC estimates that the country could see a similar daily death toll in the week leading up to Christmas Day. “It's irresponsible,” Delgado said of Pierluisi's actions. 9 August 2020: The Puerto Rico Primary was suspended when 59 out of 110 precincts did not receive election materials including ballots. The filing deadline was December 30, 2019. However she lost her bid whe… Third party candidates received, as a whole, over a third of the vote for governor, almost doubling their share from the 2016 election. Rafael Fonseca, an administrator, said he had hoped neither of the two parties would win this year. Elections. All processes are overseen and managed in whole by the Puerto Rico State Elections Commission; an autonomous agency of the executive branch of the government of Puerto Rico. Subscribe to our daily newsletter to get investing advice, rankings and stock market news. Not all U.S. presidents are missed once they leave the White House. In addition to electing a governor, Puerto Ricans are voting in a non-binding referendum on statehood. “It's one promise after another and they don't do anything,” Santos said. Tags: Associated Press, business, elections. “It's irresponsible,” Delgado said of Pierluisi's actions. Puerto Rico’s government blames the delay in results on the more than 220,000 absentee and early votes it has received, a record for officials struggling to count them. June 5, 2020: Republican Presidential Primary July 12, 2020: Democratic Presidential Primary August 9, 2020: Primary November 3, 2020: General election It's the first time that neither of Puerto Rico's two main parties won more than 40% of the overall vote and neither will hold a majority in the legislature, according to preliminary results. It's the first time that neither of Puerto Rico's two main parties won more than 40% of the overall vote and neither will hold a majority in the legislature, according to preliminary results. Barr had 'intense' meeting with Trump after AG undercut voter fraud claims: Sources, Trump aide banned from Justice after trying to get case info, What seemed like a horrific stalking case was a jealous lover's cover for murder, Ivanka Trump deposed by DC attorney general in inauguration investigation, People wearing masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic wait in line to vote in the general election at a polling center set up at the Rafael Labra School in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020.