SettingsAmerican politicians of Puerto Rican descent
Adam Clayton Powell IV (politician)
Adam Clayton Powell IV, was a member of the New York State Assembly.
Adam Clayton Powell IV, was a member of the New York State Assembly.
Adolfo Carrión, Jr.
Adolfo Carrión, Jr. is a Democratic politician of Puerto Rican descent from City Island, located in New York City, New York.
Adolfo Carrión, Jr. is a Democratic politician of Puerto Rican descent from City Island, located in New York City, New York.
Andy Unanue
Andy Unanue is the former Chief Operating Officer of the family-owned Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States.
Andy Unanue is the former Chief Operating Officer of the family-owned Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States.
Annette Quijano
Annette Quijano is an American Democratic Party politician, who was selected by Union County Democrats to fill a vacancy to represent the 20th Legislative District in the New Jersey General Asse...
Annette Quijano is an American Democratic Party politician, who was selected by Union County Democrats to fill a vacancy to represent the 20th Legislative District in the New Jersey General Asse...
Antonia Novello
Antonia Coello Novello, M.D., is a Puerto Rican physician and public health administrator.
Antonia Coello Novello, M.D., is a Puerto Rican physician and public health administrator.
Antonio Pagán
Antonio Pagán (August 22, 1958 – January 25, 2009) was an American politician, who held roles in the municipal government of New York City.
Antonio Pagán (August 22, 1958 – January 25, 2009) was an American politician, who held roles in the municipal government of New York City.
Ariel Reboyras
Ariel Reboyras is alderman of the 30th ward of the City of Chicago; he was first elected in 2003.
Ariel Reboyras is alderman of the 30th ward of the City of Chicago; he was first elected in 2003.
Bethaida González
Bethaida Carmen "Bea" Gonzalez is a Latina politician in Syracuse, New York.
Bethaida Carmen "Bea" Gonzalez is a Latina politician in Syracuse, New York.
Bonnie Garcia
Bonnie Garcia was the representative of California's 80th Assembly District, serving eastern Riverside County and all of Imperial County.
Bonnie Garcia was the representative of California's 80th Assembly District, serving eastern Riverside County and all of Imperial County.
Cesar A. Perales
Cesar Augusto Perales (born November 12, 1940, in New York City) is the Secretary of State of New York currently serving in the Cabinet of Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Cesar Augusto Perales (born November 12, 1940, in New York City) is the Secretary of State of New York currently serving in the Cabinet of Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Douglas Domenech
Douglas Domenech, a native of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and resident of Loudoun Conunty, Virginia,, is the former Deputy Chief of Staff of the United States Department of the Interior and ...
Douglas Domenech, a native of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and resident of Loudoun Conunty, Virginia,, is the former Deputy Chief of Staff of the United States Department of the Interior and ...
Eddie Perez (politician)
Eduardo Alberto "Eddie" Perez (born 1957) is a politician of Puerto Rican origin and former Mayor of Hartford, Connecticut.
Eduardo Alberto "Eddie" Perez (born 1957) is a politician of Puerto Rican origin and former Mayor of Hartford, Connecticut.
Evelyn Mantilla
Evelyn Mantilla is an American politician from Connecticut who served from 1997 to 2007 as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives.
Evelyn Mantilla is an American politician from Connecticut who served from 1997 to 2007 as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives.
Felipe Luciano
Felipe Luciano is an American poet, community activist, journalist, media personality, and politician.
Felipe Luciano is an American poet, community activist, journalist, media personality, and politician.
Fernando Ferrer
Fernando James "Freddy" Ferrer (born April 30, 1950) was the Borough President of The Bronx from 1987 to 2001, and was a candidate for Mayor of New York in 2001 and the Democratic Party nominee ...
Fernando James "Freddy" Ferrer (born April 30, 1950) was the Borough President of The Bronx from 1987 to 2001, and was a candidate for Mayor of New York in 2001 and the Democratic Party nominee ...
Herman Badillo
Herman Badillo (born August 21, 1929) is a Bronx, New York politician who has been a borough president, United States Representative, and candidate for Mayor of New York City.
Herman Badillo (born August 21, 1929) is a Bronx, New York politician who has been a borough president, United States Representative, and candidate for Mayor of New York City.
Jacob Lozada
Dr. Jacob (Jake) Lozada was nominated by U.S. Office of Personnel Management Director to serve as the Human Resource Agency's Special Advisor to the Director of OPM for Diversity Strategy.
Dr. Jacob (Jake) Lozada was nominated by U.S. Office of Personnel Management Director to serve as the Human Resource Agency's Special Advisor to the Director of OPM for Diversity Strategy.
José Enrique Serrano
José Enrique Serrano (born October 24, 1943) is the U.S. Representative for (previously the 18th), serving since 1990.
José Enrique Serrano (born October 24, 1943) is the U.S. Representative for (previously the 18th), serving since 1990.
José M. Serrano
José Marco Serrano, son of the long-time US Representative by the same name, is a member of the New York State Senate, representing Mott Haven, Melrose, Highbridge, Morris Heights, Spanish Harle...
José Marco Serrano, son of the long-time US Representative by the same name, is a member of the New York State Senate, representing Mott Haven, Melrose, Highbridge, Morris Heights, Spanish Harle...
Juan Figueroa
Juan Figueroa is president of Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut and former president and general counsel of the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund.
Juan Figueroa is president of Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut and former president and general counsel of the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund.
Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez
Lorraine A. Cortes-Vàzquez was chosen to be the first head of the Multicultural Markets and Engagements department at one of the most powerful organizations in the country in June of 2010.
Lorraine A. Cortes-Vàzquez was chosen to be the first head of the Multicultural Markets and Engagements department at one of the most powerful organizations in the country in June of 2010.
Luis Gutiérrez
Luis Vicente Gutiérrez is an American politician and the U.S. Representative for, serving since 1993.
Luis Vicente Gutiérrez is an American politician and the U.S. Representative for, serving since 1993.
Margarita López
Margarita López is an openly lesbian former New York City Council Member who represented New York City Council's 2nd district from 1998 to 2005.
Margarita López is an openly lesbian former New York City Council Member who represented New York City Council's 2nd district from 1998 to 2005.
Michael Montelongo
Michael Montelongo (born August 20, 1955 in New York City) was nominated by Pres George W. Bush as the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management.
Michael Montelongo (born August 20, 1955 in New York City) was nominated by Pres George W. Bush as the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management.
Miguel del Valle
Miguel del Valle is an American politician and the current City Clerk of Chicago.
Miguel del Valle is an American politician and the current City Clerk of Chicago.
Nathan Lebron
Nathan Lebron (born ) is the first Hispanic to run for Mayor in the City of Albany and is one of the few Hispanics to have run in a mayoral general election in New York State.
Nathan Lebron (born ) is the first Hispanic to run for Mayor in the City of Albany and is one of the few Hispanics to have run in a mayoral general election in New York State.
Nilsa Cruz-Perez
Nilsa Cruz-Perez (born January 21, 1961 in Puerto Rico) is an American Democratic Party politician, who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1995 to 2010, where she represented the 5th...
Nilsa Cruz-Perez (born January 21, 1961 in Puerto Rico) is an American Democratic Party politician, who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1995 to 2010, where she represented the 5th...
Nydia Velázquez
Nydia Margarita Velázquez is the U.S. Representative for, serving since 1993, and the Chairman of the House Small Business Committee since 2007.
Nydia Margarita Velázquez is the U.S. Representative for, serving since 1993, and the Chairman of the House Small Business Committee since 2007.
Olga Viscal Garriga
Dr. Olga Viscal Garriga, was a public orator, political activist, and a descendant of a former governor of Puerto Rico.
Dr. Olga Viscal Garriga, was a public orator, political activist, and a descendant of a former governor of Puerto Rico.
Pedro Colón
Pedro A. Colón (born April 7, 1968) is a Milwaukee lawyer who has served as a Democratic Party member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 8th Assembly District, from 1999 to 2010.
Pedro A. Colón (born April 7, 1968) is a Milwaukee lawyer who has served as a Democratic Party member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 8th Assembly District, from 1999 to 2010.
Pedro Segarra
Pedro E. Segarra (born April 28, 1959) is an American politician of Puerto Rican origin and Mayor of Hartford, Connecticut.
Pedro E. Segarra (born April 28, 1959) is an American politician of Puerto Rican origin and Mayor of Hartford, Connecticut.
Ray Suarez (politician)
Regner E. (“Ray”) Suarez (born 26 October 1946) is alderman of the 31st ward in Chicago; he was first elected in 1991.
Regner E. (“Ray”) Suarez (born 26 October 1946) is alderman of the 31st ward in Chicago; he was first elected in 1991.
Rosie Méndez
Rosie Mendez (born February 28, 1963 in New York) is an American Democratic Party politician in New York.
Rosie Mendez (born February 28, 1963 in New York) is an American Democratic Party politician in New York.
Ruben Diaz, Jr.
Rubén Díaz Jr. (born April 26, 1973) is the current President of the Borough of the Bronx in New York City.
Rubén Díaz Jr. (born April 26, 1973) is the current President of the Borough of the Bronx in New York City.
Rubén Díaz, Jr.
Rubén Díaz, Jr. (born April 26, 1973) is a Democratic Party politician from the Bronx in New York City, and the son of New York State Senator Rubén Díaz, Sr.
Rubén Díaz, Jr. (born April 26, 1973) is a Democratic Party politician from the Bronx in New York City, and the son of New York State Senator Rubén Díaz, Sr.
Ruth Noemí Colón
Ruth Noemí Colón is the Acting Secretary of State of New York, serving in the Cabinets of Governors David Paterson and Andrew Cuomo.
Ruth Noemí Colón is the Acting Secretary of State of New York, serving in the Cabinets of Governors David Paterson and Andrew Cuomo.
Samuel Rivera
Samuel Rivera (born 1946 in Cayey, Puerto Rico) was the Democratic mayor of the U.S. city of Passaic, New Jersey, from 2001 until 2008.
Samuel Rivera (born 1946 in Cayey, Puerto Rico) was the Democratic mayor of the U.S. city of Passaic, New Jersey, from 2001 until 2008.
Wilda Diaz
Wilda Diaz (born Wilda Soto; September 14, 1964 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey) was elected Mayor of Perth Amboy, New Jersey in May 2008.
Wilda Diaz (born Wilda Soto; September 14, 1964 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey) was elected Mayor of Perth Amboy, New Jersey in May 2008.
Wilfredo Caraballo
Wilfredo Caraballo (born January 1, 1947 in Puerto Rico) is an American Democratic Party politician, who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1996-2008, where he represented the 29th l...
Wilfredo Caraballo (born January 1, 1947 in Puerto Rico) is an American Democratic Party politician, who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1996-2008, where he represented the 29th l...