Dominican Republic general election, 1942
General elections were held in the Dominican Republic on 16 May 1942.[1] Rafael Trujillo was the only candidate in the presidential election and was elected unopposed, whilst his Dominican Party won every seat in the Congressional elections. They were the first elections in Dominican history in which women could vote.[2]
Results
President
Congress
Party |
Votes |
% |
House |
Senate |
Seats |
+/- |
Seats |
+/- |
Dominican Party | 581,937 | 100 | 35 | | 16 | +3 |
Invalid/blank votes | | | - | - | - | - |
Total | 581,937 | 100 | 35 | | 16 | +3 |
Source: Nohlen |
References
- ↑ Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p247 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
- ↑ Nohlen, p243