Colombian presidential election, 1918

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Presidential elections were held in Colombia on 10 February 1918.[1] The result was a victory for Marco Fidel Suárez of the Conservative Party, who received 54% of the vote.[2] Fideltook office on 7 August.[3]

Although opponent Guillermo Valencia was also a member of the Conservative Party, he received support from the Liberal Party.[2]

Results

Candidate Party Votes %
Marco Fidel SuárezConservative Party216,59454.0
Guillermo ValenciaConservative Party160,49840.0
José LombanaIndependent24,0416.0
Other candidates420.0
Total401,175100
Source: Nohlen

References

  1. Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume II, p305 ISBN 978-0-19-928358-3
  2. 1 2 Nohlen, p350
  3. Nohlen, p358
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