Colombian presidential election, 1942
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Presidential elections were held in Colombia on 3 May 1942.[1] The result was a victory for Alfonso López Pumarejo of the Liberal Party, who received 58.6% of the vote.[2] He took office on 7 August.[3]
Pumarejo's only opponent, Carlos Arango Vélez, was also a Liberal Party member. Whilst Pumajero received support from the Communist Party, Vélez was supported by the Conservative Party.[2]
Results
Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
---|---|---|---|
Alfonso López Pumarejo | Liberal Party | 673,169 | 58.6 |
Carlos Arango Vélez | Liberal Party | 474,637 | 41.4 |
Invalid/blank votes | – | ||
Total | 1,147,806 | 100 | |
Registered voters/turnout | 2,056,366 | ||
Source: Nohlen |
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