1980 San Juan, Puerto Rico, mayoral election explained

Flag Image:Flag of San Juan, Puerto Rico.svg
Country:Puerto Rico
Type:presidential
Previous Election:1976 San Juan, Puerto Rico, mayoral election
Previous Year:1976
Next Election:1984 San Juan, Puerto Rico, mayoral election
Next Year:1984
Election Date:November 4, 1980
Nominee1:Hernán Padilla
Party1:New Progressive Party (Puerto Rico)
Popular Vote1:117,797
Percentage1:53.50%
Nominee2:Celeste Benitez
Party2:Popular Democratic Party (Puerto Rico)
Popular Vote2:86,346
Percentage2:39.22%
Nominee3:Roberto Aponte Toro
Party3:Puerto Rican Independence Party
Popular Vote3:14,767
Percentage3:6.71%
Mayor
Before Election:Hernán Padilla
Before Party:New Progressive Party (Puerto Rico)
After Election:Hernán Padilla
After Party:New Progressive Party (Puerto Rico)

San Juan, Puerto Rico, held an election for mayor on November 4, 1980. It was held as part of the 1980 Puerto Rican general election. It saw the reelection of incumbent mayor Hernán Padilla, a member of the New Progressive Party.

Nominees