Dominican Republic general election, 1942

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General elections were held in the Dominican Republic on 16 May 1942.[1] Rafael Trujillo was the only candidate in the presidential election and was elected unopposed, whilst his Dominican Party won every seat in the Congressional elections. They were the first elections in Dominican history in which women could vote.[2]

Results

President

Candidate Party Votes %
Rafael TrujilloDominican Party581,937100
Invalid/blank votes -
Total581,937100
Source: Nohlen

Congress

Party Votes % House Senate
Seats +/- Seats +/-
Dominican Party581,93710035 16+3
Invalid/blank votes ----
Total581,93710035 16+3
Source: Nohlen

References

  1. Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p247 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
  2. Nohlen, p243
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