Martín Vargas Morales (born December 12, 1971) is a Puerto Rican politician from the Popular Democratic Party (PPD). Vargas served as Mayor of Guánica for three consecutive terms (2000-2012). He was elected to the Senate of Puerto Rico in 2012.
Martín Vargas Morales | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Puerto Rico Senate from the Ponce district | |
| In office January 2, 2013 – January 2, 2017 | |
| Mayor of Guánica | |
| In office January 2, 2001 – January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Edwin Galarza Quiñones |
| Succeeded by | Santos Seda |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 12, 1971 |
| Political party | Popular Democratic Party (PPD) |
| Profession | Politician |
Vargas Morales was elected mayor of Guánica in the 2000 general elections.[1] Vargas was reelected in 2004 and 2008.[2][3]
Vargas Morales ran for a seat in the Senate of Puerto Rico stating he was frustrated at how the legislative process worked against the citizens.[4] After winning a spot on the 2012 primaries, he was elected on the general elections to represent the District of Ponce, and subsequently served as senator representing Puerto Rico's District V.
See also
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edit- ^ "Resultados Alcaldía Guánica, 2000". CEEPUR.
- ^ "Resultados Alcaldía Guánica, 2004". CEEPUR. Archived from the original on 2013-01-14.
- ^ "Resultados Alcaldía Guánica, 2008". CEEPUR.
- ^ El Regional Digital (July 15, 2011). "Dejará la Casa Alcaldía Martín Vargas".
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