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59% Vote for Puerto Rico Statehood in Nonbinding Referendum

8/24/2026

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Puerto Rico held a nonbinding November 2024 referendum in which 59% voted for statehood.
Governor Jenniffer González Colón of the New Progressive Party promoted statehood as a path to equality.
Residents such as Carly and Alejandra warned statehood could raise taxes and worsen the economy.
Angelie and Luis supported full independence, citing Puerto Rico’s colonial history.
Boo argued joining the Union would strip Puerto Rico of its heart and soul.

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Puerto Rico held a nonbinding November 2024 referendum in which 59% voted for statehood.
Governor Jenniffer González Colón of the New Progressive Party promoted statehood as a path to equality.
Residents such as Carly and Alejandra warned statehood could raise taxes and worsen the economy.
Angelie and Luis supported full independence, citing Puerto Rico’s colonial history.
Boo argued joining the Union would strip Puerto Rico of its heart and soul.