Ricardo Martinelli easily wins candidacy for deputy in the circuit 8-8

Ricardo Martinelli easily wins candidacy for deputy in the circuit 8-8

Former President Ricardo Martinelli was the most voted candidate in the 8-8 circuit, with 2,548 votes, of 5,870 voters who exercised their right yesterday.

Ricardo Martinelli was victorious in the Democratic Change (CD) primary to choose candidates for deputies.

The former president won 44.17% (2,548 votes) in the 8-8 circuit, in which 5,870 voters participated.

In addition to Martinelli, Miguel Gallardo, with 16.1% (930 votes), and Alejandro Pérez, with 12.4% (720 votes) were chosen as candidates for deputies for this circuit.

 

By: Panama America

"Today showed that the people want it," said former first lady Marta Linares, who echoed supporters who told her they were only going to vote because it was Ricardo Martinelli.

In this circuit, the Cambio Democrático board reserved two seats, one for the only deputy who has in it, Fernando Carrillo, and another for possible alliances with other groups.

Martinelli was the second candidate with more votes in the circuits of the capital, only surpassed by Sergio Gálvez, 8-7, the only deputy who decided to participate in these elections and obtained 3,930 votes.

Gálvez will accompany Martinelli on the payroll, who will run as a candidate for mayor by free application, since the CD board reserved this position for alliance.

Other winners

In San Miguelito, where there were 3 candidates at stake, Víctor Córdoba (1,928 votes), Marco González (1,829) and Luis Eduardo Camacho (1,161) were elected.

In Circuit 8-9, which includes Panama Norte, Ariel Vallarino won the candidacy with 1,153 votes and narrowly won Genesis Arjona, who was 1,109.

In 8-10, the candidates were Alain Cedeño (1,614 votes) and Kenya Aparicio (1,011).

In Arraiján, the ex-deputy Ricardo Valencia will return to look for a seat, after obtaining 1,800 votes and will be accompanied by César Bernal, who took 1,004.

In La Chorrera, Yuzaida Marín entered the contest, who obtained 2,261 votes and surpassed the former minister Federico Suárez, who did not achieve the candidacy, obtaining 1,477.

In Colon, Gilberto Flores and Leopoldo Benedetti were elected.