Since Puerto Rico is a territory of the Us are they allowed to vote in our national presidential elections?
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Unfortunately, because of the way the Electoral College works, Puerto Ricans, who are US citizens, do not have the right to participate in the election of the President of the United States if they reside in Puerto Rico.  The Constitution specifies that only states (and DC) can participate in the presidential election by choosing "electors" who are part of the Electoral College.\n\nA number of people from Puerto Rico have tried to sue the US Government to force it to recognize the right of the American citizens to participate in the presidential election.  These efforts have ultimately been unsuccessful.\n\nHowever, in 2000 there was a glimmer of hope for the American citizens who reside in Puerto Rico.  The US District Court for the District of Puerto Rico issued judgement on August stating that Puerto Rico had the right to participate in the Electoral College, as long as the state legislature approved a method.  The state legislature approved a law for the election of presidential electors from Puerto Rico, to be held together with the general election on November 7, 2000.\nThe ballots were printed (with Bush & Gore's names and pictures), and mailed out to absentee voters.  Unfortunately, just before the election, the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit reversed the judgement of the District Court, and the state Supreme Court invalidated the local law.  Therefore, the American residents of Puerto Rico could not participate in the 2000 presidential election.\n\nA few (around 100 absentee voters) people actually cast their presidential ballots, but we will never know how they voted.
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Yes I do know a couple things.  The Country 's name is in conventional long form is Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Capital is San Juan,  (territory of the US with commonwealth status); there are no first-order administrative divisions as defined by the US Government, but there are 78 municipalities (municipios, singular - municipio) at the second order; Adjuntas, Aguada, Aguadilla, Aguas Buenas, Aibonito, Anasco, Arecibo, Arroyo, Barceloneta, Barranquitas, Bayamon, Cabo Rojo, Caguas, Camuy, Canovanas, Carolina, Catano, Cayey, Ceiba, Ciales, Cidra, Coamo, Comerio, Corozal, Culebra, Dorado, Fajardo, Florida, Guanica, Guayama, Guayanilla, Guaynabo, Gurabo, Hatillo, Hormigueros, Humacao, Isabela, Jayuya, Juana Diaz, Juncos, Lajas, Lares, Las Marias, Las Piedras, Loiza, Luquillo, Manati, Maricao, Maunabo, Mayaguez, Moca, Morovis, Naguabo, Naranjito, Orocovis, Patillas, Penuelas, Ponce, Quebradillas, Rincon, Rio Grande, Sabana Grande, Salinas, San German, San Juan, San Lorenzo, San Sebastian, Santa Isabel, Toa Alta, Toa Baja, Trujillo Alto, Utuado, Vega Alta, Vega Baja, Vieques, Villalba, Yabucoa, Yauco. \n Constitution was ratified 3 March 1952, approved by US Congress 3 July 1952, effective 25 July 1952 \nAs of 2004  Their Imports - partners are and at \nUS 55.0%, Ireland 23.7%, Japan 5.4%  \nPuerto Ricans Ethnic groups is white (mostly Spanish origin) 80.5%, black 8%, Amerindian 0.4%, Asian 0.2%, mixed and other 10.9%.    Their languages are Spanish and English,  \nReligion is mostly Roman Catholic (85%).  \nWhen I was there I spent my US Currency, same as I did in the United States, all States.\nOh, rate of unemployment was about 12-13% which was couple years ago.
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I'm sure Americans don't want Puerto Rico to become a state. With a population larger than that of many other states, PR would be more powerful in Congress than those less populated states.\n\nAs to FL Boy's answer, I'd say that although it would never become a major player, as an independent nation, PR definitely wouldn't be worthless in the world's economy. it happens that PR is the world's largest producer of prescription medicines and pacemakers.\n\nMy comment on One's answer is that thousands of Puerto Ricans serve and have served in all of the military branches of the U.S. They have also fought and died in the wars fought by the US, including Iraq and Desert Storm. During the Korean War (1950-1953), the 65th Infantry Division, made up entirely of Puerto Ricans, kicked some seroius North Korean behinds. So as you can see, the Island's protection from the US Military HAS had a very high cost to Puerto Ricans.\n\nAnd please, don't get me wrong. I am totally against freeloaders on welfare, be them white Americans, African Americans or even  Puerto Ricans.
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http://www.network54.com/Forum/5345/viewall-page-16\nthis is not where you can vote, i don't think there is.\nbut this is where you can find out since no one answered you.\ngood luck.
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astro,\n\nMan, you are really missing the point.  The freedom to express oneself is one of the freedoms that we fought hard to secure...and was finally secured with bloodshed.  \n\nYou posted this question like folks from PR are aliens or something...they are U.S. Citizens.  A lot of men and women from Puerto Rico serve honorably in the uniformed services, and have given their lives in every war the U.S. has fought.\n\nAnyone who says that the island of Puerto Rico is "nothing special" has not been there and therefore does so with NO basis in fact.  It is a beautiful place, one of the most stunningly beautiful places I've been...and I've been to quite a few places to compare!\n\nPuerto Ricans are some of the most patriotic folk I've ever had the pleasure to befriend, so I can attest to their displaying the flag to be one of pride...it's a gorgeous island...\n\nYou have the audacity to suggest that they not live here, because they are proud of being Puerto Rican?  I guess you have a problem with everyone who displays flags of other countries too, eh?  We're ALL from somewhere else, you know...\n\nBut you didn't mention them, did ya?\n\nYou bigoted, racist bastard.
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Most people don't know that this question comes up in PR *all the time* and Puerto Ricans consistently choose the status quo. Why? They are part of the US, they receive federal development assistance, but *they don't have to pay federal taxes*. I would say this is a pretty sweet deal for PR, and since PR represents only a tiny part of the U.S., the vast majority of other Americans don't care one way or the other.\n\nIn referendums to decide status, the vote is almost evenly decided whether to become a state, or to stay the same (the latter has won, obviously). About 5% vote for complete independence. So it's clear that the vast majority of Puerto Ricans enjoy being part of the U.S.\n\nTrips to PR from the mainland are considered "domestic" (not international), PR is served by US Mail and has US Zip codes, the phone & electrical system are the same as in the U.S. However, they have their own team in the Olympics and other international competitions (then again, England & Scotland are separate teams in the World Cup...)\n\nBut the most important takeaway is that the U.S. *DOES* allow PR to choose what it wants for itself and will abide by whatever PR chooses. The fact is that Puerto Ricans seem to want to continue the current status.
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Yes. You can cast a "provisional" ballot. They will verify your info then count your ballot. Please vote.
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Not to my knowledge.  It would be difficult to prove you are who you say you are if you could vote on-line.\n\nLong way of saying...you need to go out to vote.  \n\nNext-time you might consider an absentee ballot.  ; )\n\nFor this time...Go Vote!  LOL
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I think that Puerto Rico should become the 51st state of the United States of America.
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Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the USA,for all of you who didn't know. You go mami,VIVA Boriquen!
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they can vote unless they have been convicted of a felony, and then they have no rights until they go through the process of having their civil rights restored which can take years to do sometimes.  However, if they are in jail or prison they would not be able to physically go out and cast a ballot
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Although Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens, residents of Puerto Rico pay no federal income tax, nor can they vote in presidential elections. The United States of America's Constitution indicates no taxation without representation. In as much as Puerto Rico representing itself with International sports (Olympics, World Baseball Classic, World Soccer, etc) they are considered a common wealth such as Guam. However; if they are ever included to statehood; that factor would change. They would be treated just like Hawaii and Alaska.
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The political playing field is really open to just about all citizens of the US (except president where you have to be born in the US in addition to being a citizen). However, it would be difficult for you to gather votes if no one knows you neh?\n\nMoney talks, if you don't have the money, you have to start small and slowly work  up to the national scene.
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Of course not. Those polls are taken in West Michigan, a good part of which is Republican.\nFortunately, the rest of the state gets to vote as well.\nAnd I don't fault Granholm for the problems, I fault the Republican legislature that's been fighting her every step of the way.
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You are right that PR is part of the USA and I for one think it is time that you be considered a state! And no you are not the same as the illegals. They just want to find anyone they can to side with them. I don't think that they realize that by doing what they have, with the protests and all, that they have alienated those who would have supported them. \n\nPoint being is this,I can't go to any other country and protest or take an active part in voting or politics or even ask for assistants living because I am not a citizen of that country. So why should the illegals here be different. \n\nI am sorry you have had to deal with this personally. It is not right and I am saying so. You are an American and as such should be treated like it.
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i think Puerto Rico should become an independant state!
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The ignorance in the US about Puerto Rico is remarkable.\n\n1.Puerto Rico along with Cuba remained the last autonomous regions of Spain until 1898\n2. Puerto Rico was invaded by the US in July 1898, US naval ship bombed San Juan and many civilians died.\n3.US imposed a military colony regime that lasted almost 50 years, also imposed a statutory citizenship.\n4. The nationalist revolts of the 30's and 40's convinced the US that Puerto Rico was never going to be assimilated like Hawaii did, that annexation was impossible due to the strong national identity of Puerto Ricans and the fact that Puerto Ricans were fighting the colonial regime since the invasion.\n\n5. In July 25 1952 Puerto Rico finally achieves a self governing status. A constitution is voted and established. The official name of the government will be : Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico ( translation: Puerto Rican Free Associated State) (This state was inspired by the Irish Free State before Ireland became a full sovereign state in 1948)\n6. Puerto Rico's self government was recognized by the United Nations in 1953. \n\n\nPuerto Rico is a nation , it is a latin american country, no doubt about it. it has a common language and history with Cuba and the rest of Latin America and a culture of it's very own that makes puerto ricans unique. Puerto Rico has an olympic team and competes in all international events as a nation. Puerto Rico has won many international events including 4 times the crown of Miss Universe. A puerto rican movie was nominated for an Oscar as Best Foreign Film in 1989 for "Lo que le paso a Santiago".\n\nPuerto Rico's current political status is that of a self governing commonwealth associated with the US (this status does not make it part of the US).This current status is not permanent and it's self determination is recognized by the United Nations. This status has helped puerto ricans enjoy some benefits while the US has had 2 military bases, and protection of US commercial interests which makes Puerto Rico an important export market for US products.