1951 Colombian parliamentary election

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
Party Votes % Seats +/–
Conservative Party922,6070.640+11
Liberal Party5,5860.60–34
Communist Party3,8560.400
Vacant––22–
Invalid/blank votes3,089–––
Total935,13810062–1
Registered voters/turnout––
Source: Nohlen

Chamber of Representatives
Party Votes % Seats +/–
Conservative Party921,37098.971+8
Liberal Party5,6810.60–69
Communist Party4,4180.500
Vacant––61–
Invalid/blank votes3,111–––
Total934,5801001320
Registered voters/turnout––
Source: Nohlen
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References
  1. Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume II, p305 ISBN 978-0-19-928358-3
  2. Nohlen, p323
  3. Nohlen, p339
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