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Puerto Rico Governor Pierluisi Defeated in Primary Upset

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Puerto Rico Governor Pierluisi Defeated in Primary Upset
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Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi conceded defeat in the primary election to Rep. Jenniffer González-Colón, marking a significant shift within the pro-statehood New Progressive Party. González-Colón, who received 56% of the vote, will be the party's first female gubernatorial candidate. The election faced challenges including website crashes and severe weather. González-Colón campaigned on addressing infrastructure issues and reducing corruption.

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  1. Puerto Rico governor concedes defeat in primary upset  The Hill
  2. Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi loses re-election bid in surprise primary upset  NBC News
  3. Puerto Rico Governor Loses Primary to Former Ally  The New York Times
  4. Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi concedes defeat in surprise primary upset by Jenniffer González  The Associated Press
  5. Puerto Rico Rep. Jesús Manuel Ortiz wins gubernatorial primary. Pro-statehood party still undecided  TribLIVE

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