Brazilian presidential election, 1966
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Indirect presidential elections were held in Brazil on 3 October 1966 through an electoral college system. It was the second election during the Brazilian military government, with Artur da Costa e Silva as the sole candidate. Costa e Silva was elected with 295 votes from the ruling National Renewal Alliance Party (ARENA).[1]
Results
| Candidate | Vice-Presidential candidate | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artur da Costa e Silva | Pedro Aleixo | National Renewal Alliance Party | 295 |
| Abstentions | 41 | ||
| Did not vote | 136 | ||
| Source: Folha de São Paulo[1] | |||
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Costa e Silva já está eleito" [Costa e Silva already elected]. Folha de São Paulo (in Portuguese) (São Paulo). Folha. 4 October 1066. p. 1.
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