1953 Paraguayan general election

General elections were held in Paraguay on 15 February 1953.[1] At the time, the Colorado Party was the only legally permitted party.[2] As such, Colorado presidential candidate Federico Chávez was elected unopposed.[3]

1953 Paraguayan general election

15 February 1953
 
Candidate Federico Chávez
Party Colorado
Popular vote 224,788
Percentage 100%

President before election

Federico Chaves
Colorado

President-elect

Federico Chaves
Colorado

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Results

Candidate Party Votes %
Federico ChávezColorado Party224,788100
Invalid/blank votes12,261
Total237,049100
Source: Nohlen
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References

  1. Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume II, p425 ISBN 978-0-19-928358-3
  2. Opposition Parties Library of Congress Country Studies
  3. Nohlen, p434
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