We heard someone living in a state say he votes in “the full elections” but not the midterms. He meant that he votes in presidential elections every four years, but not in the other elections held in between those elections. Midterm elections allow citizens to vote for their senators and congressional representatives, as well as some local initiatives. Only 14% off American vote in these contests. Actually, midterm elections and local elections can make a big difference to your life. If you live in a state, your congressmen and senators stand up for you in the federal government and can make the difference when you need federal support or a proposed law would have negative impacts on your state. Puerto Rico has no midterm elections. That means that your vote can not only make a difference for you, but also for your friends and family in Puerto Rico.
Midterm Elections Action Guide
PR51st has created the PR51st Midterm Elections Action Guide to help you make a difference in the upcoming midterms. Take these five easy steps:
- Know who represents you. About half of U.S. voters can’t name their representatives in surveys. although most know which party their state elected. It’s easy to find out: go to the link and put in your zip code. One button gives you the answer. Who are your representatives?
- Contact your representatives. We make that easy for you, too. Contact your legislators. Their Jon is to represent you, so they want to know what you have to say. Let them know that you want to see them on the right side of history, supporting statehood for Puerto Rico.
- Participate in your local community. When Congress is not in session, legislators don’t just go on vacation. They show up at town halls, public forums, and community events. Candidates for Congress do the same. You can show up, too, and bring your friends. Find out the speakers’ positions on Puerto Rico statehood, and use that information when you vote. The graphic below, from the Midterm Elections Action Guide, shows you how to get the most from these events.
- Register to vote. Visit Vote.gov to find out whether you are already registered to vote, when your state’s registration deadline is, and how to register. Remember, if you’ll still be 17 at the registration deadline but will turn 18 before Election Day, you can still register now and vote this year.
- Vote, and bring a friend. In fact, you can bring a bunch of friends. If you didn’t vote last year and you do vote this year, you have taken power into your hands. If you voted last year and you bring a friend who didn’t, you’ve increased that power.
Download the complete PR51st 2026 Midterm Action Guide
71% of Puerto Rican voters in a recent survey said that they would rather vote for a candidate who supports Puerto Rico statehood. Both Republicans and Democrats support statehood — but not every candidate from either party does. Find out the candidates’ positions and use that information as part of your decision-making when you vote this year.
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