Jenniffer González Colón has been sworn in as Puerto Rico’s new governor as the island held for a normally ebullient ceremony overshadowed by widespread anger over a blackout that hit the U.S. territory days ago.

Jenniffer González of Puerto Rico's pro-statehood New Progressive Party is leading polls in a historic gubernatorial election that could see her party secure a third consecutive term for the first time.

Puerto Rico is awaiting election results that will be historic regardless of which of the two top candidates in the lead wins.

Officials in Puerto Rico have rejected a petition to extend the voter registration deadline.