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==Referendum results==

==Referendum results==

In the last two referendums, in 2012 and 2017 respectively, the statehood option won by 61% in 2012, and in 2017 by 97%. However, both conservative<ref name="Adelmann2017"/> and leftist critics claim that both referendums are invalid as they had many blank votes. Alaska and Hawaii were both admitted a state with only 13% and 34%, respectively, of citizens voting.

As of 2017, Puerto Rico has voted five times on its future status.<ref>Street, Chriss W. (June 11, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/local/2017/06/11/bankrupt-puerto-rico-voting-on-u-s-statehood/ Bankrupt Puerto Rico Voting on U.S. Statehood]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 24, 2018.</ref> In the last two referendums, in 2012 and 2017 respectively, the statehood option won by 61% in 2012, and in 2017 by 97%.<ref>Street, Chriss W. (June 12, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/local/2017/06/12/97-of-voters-in-bankrupt-puerto-rico-want-statehood/ 97% of Voters in Bankrupt Puerto Rico Want Statehood]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 24, 2018.</ref> However, both conservative<ref name="Adelmann2017"/> and leftist critics claim that both referendums are invalid as they had many blank votes. Alaska and Hawaii were both admitted a state with only 13% and 34%, respectively, of citizens voting.

==Arguments for and against==

==Arguments for and against==