Due to the resignation of Reinaldo “Rey” Vargas because of the ongoing corruption scandal in PR, and held concurrently with the Special election in Aguas Buenas, the 2022 Special election in Humacao saw 2020 PNP Primary Runner up Julio Geigel take the Mayoralty of "La Perla Del Oriente"
Julio Geigel was able to win mainly thanks to his strong showing in the urban center of Humacao, and while Alejandro Martínez's strong showing and turnout in the rural parts of this municipio helped keep Geigel's win to 3.19%