Bolivian general election, 1964

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General elections were held in Bolivia on 31 May 1964.[1] Víctor Paz Estenssoro of the Revolutionary Nationalist Movement (MNR) was the only candidate for president, and was re-elected with 98% of the vote.[2] The MNR retained its large majority in Congress.

Results

Party Presidential candidate Votes % Seats
Chamber Senate
Elected Total +/– Elected Total +/–
Revolutionary Nationalist MovementVíctor Paz Estenssoro1,114,71797.93657–7922–7
Anti-Communist Bolivian Front12,2451.100New00New
National Civic Union11,1421.011New00New
Bolivian Socialist Falange6130.103–1000
Social Christian Party2280.0010000
Authentic Revolutionary Party920.002–1000
Communist Party740.0000000
Revolutionary Party of the Nationalist Left230.009New05New
Revolutionary Workers' Party160.0000000
Bolivian Civic Action70.0000000
Invalid/blank votes158,162–––––––
Total1,297,3191003773+19270
Registered voters/turnout1,411,56091.9––––––
Source: Nohlen, Political Handbook of the World 1965

Aftermath

Following the elections, General René Barrientos led a military coup in November 1964, removing Paz from office. The coup led to a series of authoritarian and military regimes that remained in power until 1982.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume II, p133 ISBN 978-0-19-928358-3
  2. ↑ Nohlen, p150
  3. ↑ Nohlen, p125
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