Colombian presidential election, 1998

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Presidential elections were held in Colombia on May 31, 1998 for the first round, and the second round was held on June 21, 1998. The election was won by Andrés Pastrana.

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Summary of the May 31, 1998 Colombian presidential election results: First Round.
Parties - Candidates Votes %
Andres Pastrana Arango - Great Alliance for Change 3,653,048 34.37
Horacio Serpa Uribe - Colombian Liberal Party (Partido Liberal Colombiano) 3,696,334 34.78
Noemi Sanin Posada - Yes Colombia (Sí Colombia) 2,845,750 26.77
Harold Bedoya Pizarro - Force Colombia (Fuerza Colombia) 193,037 1.82
Total (turnout 50.025%) 10,388,169  
Blank or null votes (Unknown)
Source: IFES Election Guide.
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Summary of the June 21, 1998 Colombian presidential election results: Second Round.
Parties - Candidates Votes %
Andres Pastrana Arango - Great Alliance for Change 6,114,752 50.34
Horacio Serpa Uribe - Colombian Liberal Party (Partido Liberal Colombiano) 5,658,518 46.58
Total (turnout 56.695%) 11,773,270  
Blank or null votes (Unknown)
Source: IFES Election Guide.