Eric Correa Rivera

Eric Correa Rivera is a Puerto Rican politician affiliated with the New [Progressive Party of Puerto Rico|New Progressive Party]. Previously he has served as a member of the Puerto Rico [House of Representatives] representing Puerto Rico [Representative districts|District 38].

Early years and studies

Eric Correa Rivera was born on April 5, 1975. He was raised in Carolina, Puerto Rico, where he completed his elementary and high school. He graduated from the Angel P. Millán High School in Carolina.
Correa later enrolled at the University of Turabo to obtain a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

In 2001, Correa decided to enter active politics and ran for President of the New Progressive Party in his Precinct. However, after being elected at the New Progressive Party of [Puerto Rico primaries, 2003|2003 PNP primaries] to run for the House of [Representatives of Puerto Rico], he was defeated at the general election, 2004|general election] the next year.
After winning again on the 2008 primaries, Correa campaigned again for the House of Representatives, and was elected at the general election.
After just one term at the House, Correa was not reelected in 2012.