Puerto Rico Congressional Delegation: 1 Resident Commissioner
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House Delegation
1
U.S. Resident Commissioner (non-voting)
1 Democrat
Senate Representation
None
Puerto Rico does not hold any U.S. Senate seats. Only the 50 states elect Senators.
About Puerto Rico's Congressional Representation
Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory whose residents are U.S. citizens but have no voting representation in Congress. Puerto Rico elects a Resident Commissioner to the U.S. House — uniquely, this office carries a 4-year term (rather than the 2-year term served by Delegates from other territories). The Resident Commissioner can serve on committees and vote in committee, but cannot vote on final passage of bills. Puerto Rico has no U.S. Senators. The territory's political status — statehood, independence, or continued commonwealth — remains an ongoing debate.
State Highlights
- Pablo Hernández is Puerto Rico's longest-serving current member of Congress — in office since 2025 (1 years total).
Puerto Rico sends 1 non-voting resident commissioner to the U.S. House and has no U.S. Senators. The Resident Commissioner serves a 4-year term. See current term end dates below.
Learn more about congressional term lengths, the Senate class schedule, or the upcoming 2026 election cycle.
Resident Commissioners
1 totalHernández, Pablo Jose
Resident Commissioner • Democratic
Term ends: 2027-01-03
213 days remaining