1942 Colombian presidential election
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Presidential elections were held in Colombia on 3 May 1942. The result was a victory for Alfonso López Pumarejo of the Liberal Party, who received 58.6% of the vote. He took office on 7 August.
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.
Results
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
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Alfonso López Pumarejo | Colombian Liberal Party | 673,169 | 58.65 | |
Carlos Arango Vélez | Colombian Liberal Party | 474,637 | 41.35 | |
Total | 1,147,806 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 2,056,366 | – | ||
Source: Nohlen |