José Bernardo Márquez (born September 11, 1989) is a Puerto Rican attorney, activist, and politician. He was elected to the

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in the 2020 general election, for the Citizens' Victory Movement party.

Biography and professional career

José Bernardo Márquez was born on September 11, 1989. He is the son of current mayor of

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Bernardo Márquez García Bernardo "Betito" Márquez García is the Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, Mayor of Toa Baja affiliated with the New Progressive Party of Puerto Rico, New Progressive Party (PNP). He was a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from 2005 to 201 ...

, who assumed office in 2017. José Bernardo completed a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and a Juris doctor at the

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. Márquez has a private practice, and is a member and founder of Dimensión Legal, LLC. He also works as a university professor in sociology and law. Márquez also offers workshops and frequently contributes as a columnist to newspapers and publications like ''

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'', Revista Jurídica UPR, and Microjuris. He is also a community leader in his hometown of

through the educational project "No lo dejes caer", the Abraham Rosa Marathon, and the Disciples of Christ Church.

Political career

As a public servant, Márquez has served as a legal advisor of government branches like the Statistics Institute of Puerto Rico and the

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, where he has worked with President Maite Oronoz Rodríguez. Márquez represents the Citizens' Victory Movement party. He presented his availability to the

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after Néstor Duprey retired his candidacy. Márquez won the nomination in June 20, 2020, over environmentalist Mirna Conty and syndicalist César García. He arrived in sixth place at the general election, earning a seat in the House.

References

External links

Official website
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