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Can Puerto Ricans vote in the primaries and elections for US president?
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∙ 11y ago
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.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoIf you are referring to voting in federal elections (for President or representation in Congress & the Senate), the answer is "No." The commonwealth, however, has its own government (much as state's do, though subject to Congress). Thus citizens of Puerto Rico can vote for their own Governor, representatives & Senators.
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∙ 11y agoResidents of Puerto Rico can vote in the primaries, as do the American Samoas, the American Virgin Islands and Guam, but do not vote in the General Elections. Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens by birthright, so if they reside on the mainland they can vote in the General Elections.
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∙ 11y agoNo. Puerto Ricans cannot vote in presidential elections. Even if a polular referendum were held in the territory, Puerto Rico does not have any delegates in the Electoral College which ultimately elects the President of the United States.
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∙ 10y agoNo. Puerto Rico is a territory that has no votes in the electoral college. Puerto Ricans are, however, US citizens from birth. So, if they move to the United States, they can vote in presidential elections.
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∙ 11y agoYes. Puerto Ricans are US citizens, and all US citizens over the age of 18 (without certain felonies on their record) can vote in federal and local elections.
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∙ 14y agoIf a Puerto Rican live in the states, YES! If the Puerto Rican live in Puerto Rico, NO!
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∙ 13y agoThey can not.
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∙ 12y agoYes they can.
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Why can't Puerto Ricans vote for president?
Puerto Rico is a Commonwealth of the U.S. Although Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens by birthright, residents of Puerto Rico pay no federal income tax, nor can they vote in presidential General elections much like the residents of Washington, DC. Residents can vote in the primaries and send delegates to both the Democrat and Republican conventions. It would require an amendment to the US Constitution to give Puerto Rico votes in the electoral college or they could choose to become the 51st state. Puerto Ricans who reside in any other state can vote for president.
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.
Since Puerto Ricans living in Puerto Rico cannot vote for U.S. President can they vote for President when living in the U.S.?
Puerto Ricans are considered U.S Citizens, and if living in one of the fifty states, can vote for U.S President.
What is the phobia of puerto ricans?
The fear of Puerto Ricans is "Puerto Phobia" The fear of Puerto Ricans is "Puerto Phobia"
Do puerto ricans get medicare or medicade?
do puerto ricans get medicade
Who dick is bigger dominicans or puerto ricans?
Puerto ricans
Why are there really dark Puerto Ricans?
Because some Puerto Ricans have a strong African blood line. They are Afro-Puerto Ricans.
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.
When was Puerto Ricans for Puerto Rico Party created?
Puerto Ricans for Puerto Rico Party was created in 2003.
Which group migrated north largely to New York city where a unique immigrant community?
puerto ricans
What are people from Puerto Rico called?
You may call them 'Puerto Ricans' or 'Americans'.
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 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.
