1980 San Juan, Puerto Rico, mayoral election

San Juan, Puerto Rico, held an election for mayor on November 4, 1980. It was held as part of the 1980 Puerto Rican general election. It saw the reelection of incumbent mayor Hernán Padilla, a member of the New Progressive Party.

1980 San Juan, Puerto Rico, mayoral election

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NomineeHernán PadillaCeleste BenitezRoberto Aponte Toro
PartyNew ProgressivePopular DemocraticIndependence
Popular vote117,79786,34614,767
Percentage53.50%39.22%6.71%

Mayor before election

Hernán Padilla
New Progressive

Elected Mayor

Hernán Padilla
New Progressive

Nominees edit

Results edit

San Juan mayoral election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
New ProgressiveHernán Padilla Ramírez (incumbent) 117,797 53.50
Popular DemocraticCeleste Benitez86,34639.22
IndependenceRoberto Aponte Toro14,7676.71
SocialistLucía A. Romero1,2590.57
Total votes220,169 100

References edit

  1. ^ "Consulta de Resultados: Municipio de San Juan Elecciones Generales de 1980". Comisión Estatal de Elecciones de Puerto Rico. 1980. Retrieved July 14, 2021.