1951 Colombian parliamentary election

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Parliamentary elections were held in Colombia on 16 September 1951 to elect the Senate and Chamber of Representatives. [1] Although the Liberal Party boycotted the elections, some Liberals from the Populares faction did stand. [2] As a result of the boycott, the seats reserved for the minority party were left vacant, whilst the Conservative Party won the remainder. [3]

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Results

Senate

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Colombian Conservative Party 922,60798.9940+11
Colombian Liberal Party 5,5860.600–34
Colombian Communist Party 3,8560.4100
Vacant22
Total932,049100.0062–1
Valid votes932,04999.67
Invalid/blank votes3,0890.33
Total votes935,138100.00
Source: Nohlen

Chamber of Representatives

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Colombian Conservative Party 921,37098.9271+8
Colombian Liberal Party 5,6810.610–69
Colombian Communist Party 4,4180.4700
Vacant61
Total931,469100.001320
Valid votes931,46999.67
Invalid/blank votes3,1110.33
Total votes934,580100.00
Source: Nohlen

References

  1. Dieter Nohlen (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume II, p305 ISBN   978-0-19-928358-3
  2. Nohlen, p323
  3. Nohlen, p339