José Quique Meléndez
This article is about the former Senator. For his son, see José Kikito Meléndez.
| José Enrique Meléndez | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Puerto Rico Senate from the Guayama district | |
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In office January 2, 1993 – January 1, 2001 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Coamo, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | New Progressive Party (PNP) |
| Spouse(s) | Elba M. Ortíz Santiago |
| Children | José Enrique |
| Profession | Politician |
José Enrique "Quique" Meléndez is a Puerto Rican politician from the New Progressive Party (PNP). He served as member of the Senate of Puerto Rico from 1993 to 2001.
Meléndez was elected to the Senate of Puerto Rico in the 1992 general election. He represented the District of Guayama.[1] Meléndez was reelected at the 1996 general election.[2]
Meléndez ran for a third term at the 2000 general elections, but was defeated by the candidates of the PPD.[3]
Personal life
Meléndez is married to Elba M. Ortíz Santiago. He has at least one son, José Enrique Meléndez, Jr., who is serving as a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives since 2011.
See also
References
- ↑ "Elecciones Generales 1992: Senadores por el Distrito 06 - Guayama". CEEPUR.
- ↑ "Elecciones Generales 1996: Senadores por el Distrito 06 - Guayama". CEEPUR.
- ↑ "Elecciones Generales 2000: Escrutinio de Senadores". CEEPUR. December 19, 2000.
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