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General elections were held in Puerto Rico in 1900. Federico Degetau was elected Resident Commissioner. [1]
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General elections were held in Puerto Rico in 1900. Federico Degetau was elected Resident Commissioner. [1]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
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| Federico Degetau | Republican Party | 58,297 | 99.75 | |
| Manuel R. Gatell | Federal Party | 148 | 0.25 | |
| Total | 58,445 | 100.00 | ||
| Source: Nolla | ||||
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican Party | 291,358 | 99.79 | 35 | |
| Federal Party | 617 | 0.21 | 0 | |
| Total | 291,975 | 100.00 | 35 | |
| Source: Nolla | ||||
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