At Platea, we want you to arrive at the polls this Nov. 5 with all the information you need to exercise your right to vote.
Everything you need to know about the 2024 elections before you go vote
What day are the general elections in Puerto Rico?
The general elections in Puerto Rico will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.
Where do I vote?
To find out which polling place is yours, go to consulta.ceepur.org and have your voter number on hand. Your voter number will allow the search tool to locate you in the system and provide you with the municipality, precinct and unit where you are assigned to vote.
If you need more information, you can contact the electoral information lines: 787-758-8682 (Metro) and 1-866-275-8682 (Island).
What do I need to bring to the polling place to cast my vote?
Remember to bring your voter registration card or another accepted form of identification on election day.
If you do not have your voter registration card, you may also present your driver's license, Real ID, passport, Global Entry card, United States Armed Forces or Navy identification, or the Digital Electoral ID, available through the Registro Electrónico de Electores (eRE).
What are the polling place hours?
Voting hours on election day will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
How many candidates can I vote for?
You are entitled to vote for the following number of candidates on each ballot:
State ballot: You may vote for one governor and one resident commissioner.
Legislative ballot: You are entitled to vote for one district representative, up to two district senators, one at-large representative and one at-large senator.
Municipal ballot: Vote here for one mayor and the legislators of your choice.
What options do I have when voting?
On election day you have three ways to cast your vote for the candidates of your choice: straight-party vote, split vote and candidate vote.
How do I cast a split vote on the ballot?
To vote split, first make a mark inside the blank rectangle below the emblem of the party you prefer. Then make another mark inside the blank rectangle to the left of the photo of the other candidate of your choice.
How do I cast a candidate vote on the ballot?
A candidate vote consists of making a mark inside the blank rectangle to the left of the candidates. You may also choose to make a direct nomination, or write-in, in which you write the person's name in the corresponding column. Remember to make a mark inside the blank rectangle next to the person you just nominated.
Where can I practice voting before the election?
Before heading to the polls this Nov. 5, you can familiarize yourself with the ballots and practice voting with confidence by visiting MiVotoPR.com, PracticaTuVoto.com, ParaVotar.org, TuPapeletaPR.com and Telemundo's practice tool.
What is the Ley Seca?
The Ley Seca appears in the Electoral Code as Article 12.22, or Operation of Alcoholic Beverage Establishments, and prohibits any person or commercial establishment, salon, store, club or similar venue from selling, trafficking or providing free consumption of liquor. Failure to comply can result in a fine or, if found guilty, a sentence of up to 90 days.
An exception to this provision applies to restaurants and cruise ship bars, and to commercial establishments such as hotels, paradores and condo hotels certified by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, provided that the sale and consumption take place within the limits of those spaces.
There is also an exception that applies to establishments operating within tax-free zones, such as the ports and airports of the Autoridad de Puertos de Puerto Rico, when the sale is for delivery to the buyer after they have boarded the ship or plane.
What can and can't I do on Election Day?
What you can do on Election Day:
Use the fine-tip, black-ink marker that the polling place will provide.
Voters with disabilities may request tools on Election Day such as braille templates, magnifying glasses, removable ramps, and wide booths to accommodate wheelchairs and walkers.
If you damage your ballot, ask the polling place official for another ballot in the same category.
What you cannot do on Election Day:
The use of cell phones during the electoral process is prohibited.
The following people may not work at polling places: people in security-force uniforms, those wearing clothing referencing candidates, individuals convicted of violating electoral laws, and people who do not belong to the municipality.
Do not make small dots or marks on the paper when filling out your ballot.
What if I work on Election Day?
Every employer must set up shifts so that employees can vote on Election Day. The Electoral Code includes a provision that allows each registered voter two hours of paid leave to exercise their right to vote.
This content was translated with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
