Can Puerto Rico vote in U.S. presidential elections? What to know amid backlash from Trump rally comment
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe is facing a backlash over an offensive joke about Puerto Rico at a Trump rally days before the 2024 election.
Does Puerto Rico vote for president? What to know about the island's role in the election
Puerto Rico residents outraged by remarks a comedian made about at the island nation during a Trump rally won't be able to vote for president.
Does Puerto Rico Vote in the 2024 U.S. Election?
Puerto Rico (and any territory, for that matter) isn’t allocated any votes in the Electoral College. That means that, although its residents are U.S. citizens and use the dollar as currency, they aren’t necessarily able to vote for president.
Could Puerto Rico Remarks Cost Donald Trump the Election?
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe called the U.S. territory a "floating island of garbage" at a Trump rally in Madison Square Garden.
Puerto Rico holds general election that promises to be historic
Puerto Rico is holding elections that will be historic regardless of which of the top two gubernatorial candidates wins
Puerto Rico holds gubernatorial election alongside US presidential vote
Puerto Rico is holding elections that will be historic regardless of which of the top two gubernatorial candidates wins. (AP/Alejandro Grandillo )
Puerto Rico awaits historic results in four-way gubernatorial election
Puerto Rico awaited election results late Tuesday that will be historic regardless of which of the four gubernatorial candidates wins.
Puerto Rico's Election Could Make History in Statehood Debate
However, any change in Puerto Rico's status requires U.S. Congressional approval, making this vote largely symbolic for now. Voters are also being offered the opportunity to parti
Puerto Rico prepares for Election Day as a third-party candidate makes history
For the first time in the island's governor's race, a third-party candidate has a powerful second lead in the polls ahead of the US territory's election Tuesday — and some experts say there’s a possibility he could win.
Puerto Rico awaits election results as third-party candidate makes history
Puerto Rico awaited election results late Tuesday that will be historic regardless of which of the top two gubernatorial candidates wins.
Puerto Rico awaits historic election results thanks to third-party challenge
Puerto Rico is awaiting election results that will be historic regardless of which of the top two gubernatorial candidates wins
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I’m not laughing about Puerto Rico
This comment about Puerto Rico is symptomatic of the bigoted fear running rampant in our nation, Randy Shepley says.
Puerto Ricans caught between navigating U.S. and local elections
Puerto Rican students in the U.S. face difficult choices between voting in Puerto Rico’s crucial elections or registering in ...
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Trump rally slam of Puerto Rico is only latest in string of insults
The roughly 3.2 million people living in Puerto Rico are American citizens but do not have all the same rights and benefits as people living in the 50 states, including the right to vote in ...
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Can Puerto Ricans vote for US president in 2024? See how many live in Texas
It has three electoral votes. Even though those living in Puerto Rico cannot vote in the Nov. 5 election, or any other presidential election, they are able to help choose each party's nominee for ...
Jorge Masvidal reminds Latino voters Harris has ‘done nothing for Puerto Rico’
The Harris campaign is scrambling to rally Latino voters after former president Donald Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden.
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Nicky Jam withdraws endorsement of Donald Trump over comedian’s ‘garbage’ comment about Puerto Rico
Respect Puerto Rico, Nicky Jam.” A representative for Jam confirmed on Thursday that the singer had withdrawn his ...
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Bad Bunny boosts Harris as a Puerto Rico ‘joke’ backfires on Trump
In Pennsylvania — a pivotal state in this year's tight election — Puerto Ricans wield significant clout. A comedian at a ...