Presidential elections were held in Colombia on 3 May 1942.[1] The result was a victory for Alfonso López Pumarejo of the Liberal Party, who received 58.6% of the vote.[2] He took office on 7 August.[3]

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.[2]

Results

CandidatePartyVotes%
Alfonso López PumarejoColombian Liberal Party673,16958.65
Carlos Arango VélezColombian Liberal Party474,63741.35
Total1,147,806100.00
Registered voters/turnout2,056,366–
Source: Nohlen

References

  1. ↑ Dieter Nohlen (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume II, p305 ISBN 978-0-19-928358-3
  2. 1 2 Nohlen, p351
  3. ↑ Nohlen, p359
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