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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.
Nominees
- Celeste Benitez (Popular Democratic Party)
- Hernán Padilla (New Progressive Party), former member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives
- Lucía A. Romero (Puerto Rican Socialist Party)
- Roberto Aponte Toro (Puerto Rican Independence Party)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Progressive | Hernán Padilla Ramírez (incumbent) | 117,797 | 53.50 | |
| Popular Democratic | Celeste Benitez | 86,346 | 39.22 | |
| Independence | Roberto Aponte Toro | 14,767 | 6.71 | |
| Socialist | Lucía A. Romero | 1,259 | 0.57 | |
| Total votes | 220,169 | 100 | ||
References
- "Consulta de Resultados: Municipio de San Juan Elecciones Generales de 1980". Comisión Estatal de Elecciones de Puerto Rico. 1980. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
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