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Puerto Rico governor's race is upended by a third party for the first time in 70 years

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Puerto Rico voters will elect a new governor next week .

A new coalition party has emerged with a strong chance to prevail ahead of the two longstanding traditional parties.

The Independence Party candidate Juan Dalmau has gained enough momentum to have a fighting chance at defeating the incumbent pro-statehood party.

The coalition has promised to prioritize good governance over the issue of Puerto Rico's status.

The large majority of Puerto Ricans favor statehood or current territorial relationship with the U.S. Historically , the island’s chances to meaningfully explore independence as an option have been staunched by the United States .

Dalmau 's main opponent, pro-statehood candidate González , has used this complicated history to her advantage.

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