Jesus Hernandez Arroyo

Jesus Hernandez Arroyo (Popular Democratic Party) was a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives, representing District 26. He assumed office on August 18, 2023. He left office on January 2, 2025.

Hernandez Arroyo (Popular Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Puerto Rico House of Representatives to represent District 26. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

The Assembly of Delegates appointed Hernandez Arroyo to the Puerto Rico House of Representatives District 26 on August 18, 2023, to replace Orlando Aponte Rosario (Popular Democratic Party).^[1]

Biography

Jesus Hernandez Arroyo was born in Aibonito, Puerto Rico. Hernandez Arroyo earned a bachelor's degree in political science and juris doctor from the University of Puerto Rico. His career experience includes working as a lawyer and notary.^[2]

Elections

2024

General election

General election for Puerto Rico House of Representatives District 26

Luis Jiménez Torres defeated incumbent Jesus Hernandez Arroyo, Sigredo Torres Cintron, and María Yadira Díaz Santos in the general election for Puerto Rico House of Representatives District 26 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Luis Jiménez Torres (New Progressive Party)	50.7	17,906
		Jesus Hernandez Arroyo (Popular Democratic Party)	43.9	15,512
	Submit photo	Sigredo Torres Cintron (Citizen's Victory Movement)	5.4	1,916
	Submit photo	María Yadira Díaz Santos (Puerto Rican Independence Party)	0.0	0

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 35,334
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Citizen's Victory Movement primary election

The Citizen's Victory Movement primary election was canceled. Sigredo Torres Cintron advanced from the Citizen's Victory Movement primary for Puerto Rico House of Representatives District 26.

New Progressive Party primary election

New Progressive Party primary for Puerto Rico House of Representatives District 26

Luis Jiménez Torres defeated Urayoán Hernández Alvarado in the New Progressive Party primary for Puerto Rico House of Representatives District 26 on June 2, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Luis Jiménez Torres	50.5	6,557
	Submit photo	Urayoán Hernández Alvarado	49.5	6,440

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 12,997
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Popular Democratic Party primary election

The Popular Democratic Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jesus Hernandez Arroyo advanced from the Popular Democratic Party primary for Puerto Rico House of Representatives District 26.

Puerto Rican Independence Party primary election

The Puerto Rican Independence Party primary election was canceled. María Yadira Díaz Santos advanced from the Puerto Rican Independence Party primary for Puerto Rico House of Representatives District 26.