Governor Pedro R. Pierluisi of Puerto Rico was defeated in his bid for re-election by Representative Jenniffer González-Colón in a contentious primary. The political landscape in Puerto Rico is evolving, with growing support for smaller parties. The upcoming general election will be held on Nov. 5, with the island's economic challenges and political status as key issues. The defeat of Gov. Pierluisi reflects public frustration with pocketbook issues and corruption in Puerto Rican politics.