Ballot positions set for Gurabo special election

The candidates for mayor of Gurabo are, from left, Rep. Vimarie Peña Dávila, Radamés Ortiz Peña and Joenathan Guzmán Medina.

By The Star Staff

The drawing took place Monday morning to determine the positions the three candidates for mayor of Gurabo will occupy on the ballot for the Aug. 10 special election, New Progressive Party (NPP) Electoral Commissioner Aníbal Vega Borges said.

“The number one spot on the ballot was Vimarie Peña Dávila, number two was Radamés Ortiz Peña, and number three was Joenathan Guzmán Medina,” Vega Borges said in a written statement.

The official emphasized that voters residing in Gurabo who are not yet registered have until this Friday, July 18, to complete the registration process. Inmates residing in Gurabo will also be able to vote if they notify the relevant authorities.

Twenty-two polling stations and three polling stations for manual additions will be available for the election. Voting hours will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The results are estimated to be known around 5:30 p.m., and the vote count will take place the following Monday between 8 a.m. and noon.

Present during the draw were NPP Secretary General Jorge Santini, State Elections Commission (SEC) Chairman Jorge Rivera Rueda and SEC Alternate Chairwoman Cyndia Irizarry Casiano.

The election is taking place following the resignation of Rosachely Rivera Santana as mayor and her confirmation as Puerto Rico secretary of state.