Héctor J. Sánchez Álvarez is a Puerto Rican politician serving as a Senator for District VIII ** with the *Partido Nuevo Progresista *, elected for the 2025-2028 term. He transitioned into elected office in late 2024 or early 2025, building on over a decade of involvement in PNP campaigns, electoral roles, and positions within the Department of Education. His career includes serving as PNP Electoral Commissioner, notably contributing to voter registration strategies that aided PNP victories, such as the San Juan mayoralty. He currently serves as a member of the Senate Committee on **Ciencia, Tecnología e Inteligencia Artificial. Sánchez Álvarez has faced investigations and complaints related to alleged corruption, political discrimination, sexual harassment, and workplace hostility during his time as subsecretary and secretary auxiliary in Education.

Education and Political Experience

• Early Career: Began as a jardinería teacher; advanced to Secretary Auxiliary of Education Ocupacional y Técnica in 2017, recommended by then-Senator Abel Nazario Lugo after training PNP electoral officials.
• Electoral Roles: Served as Instructor en Jefe for PNP, representative for Pedro Pierluisi in 2020 primaries, and PNP Electoral Commissioner, overseeing strategies for absentee and advance voting.
• Department of Education: Subsecretary ; involved in controversies like alleged contract interference favoring Bella Sofía Contractors and influencing "Maestro del Año" selection; placed on leave and did not return.
• Senate Service: Represents District VIII since 2025; contact via 724-2030.