Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez Will Run In 2020

Vasquez, initially uninterested in the governor role, announced her candidacy for the 2020 election. She previously served as justice secretary and became governor after Ricardo Rocio's resignation. Despite her earlier stance, Vasquez decided to run under the new Progressive Party, facing Pedro Pierluisi, who was initially chosen to succeed Rocio but faced legal challenges. Pierluisi had also run in the 2016 local primaries.

What position did Vasquez hold before becoming governor?

• Justice Secretary

• Finance Minister

• Health Minister

• Education Secretary

What was Vasquez's initial stance on becoming governor?

• She was eager to take the position

• She was not interested

• She was undecided

• She was already campaigning

What did Vasquez announce in her video message?

• She was joining a new political party

• She decided to run for governor

• She was moving to another country

• She was retiring from politics

Under which party will Vasquez run for governor?

• New Progressive Party

• Republican Party

• Green Party

• Democratic Party

What happened to Pierluisi's initial swearing-in as governor?

• It was accepted without issues

• It was ruled invalid

• It was celebrated widely

• It was postponed