1951 Colombian parliamentary election

Parliamentary elections were held in Colombia on 16 September 1951 to elect the Senate and Chamber of Representatives.[1] Although the Liberal Party boycotted the elections, some Liberals from the Populares faction did stand.[2] As a result of the boycott, the seats reserved for the minority party were left vacant, whilst the Conservative Party won the remainder.[3]

Results

Senate

Party		Votes	%	Seats	+/–
	Colombian Conservative Party	922,607	98.99	40	+11
	Colombian Liberal Party	5,586	0.60	0	–34
	Colombian Communist Party	3,856	0.41	0	0
Vacant				22	–
Total		932,049	100.00	62	–1
Valid votes		932,049	99.67
Invalid/blank votes		3,089	0.33
Total votes		935,138	100.00
Source: Nohlen

Chamber of Representatives

Party		Votes	%	Seats	+/–
	Colombian Conservative Party	921,370	98.92	71	+8
	Colombian Liberal Party	5,681	0.61	0	–69
	Colombian Communist Party	4,418	0.47	0	0
Vacant				61	–
Total		931,469	100.00	132	0
Valid votes		931,469	99.67
Invalid/blank votes		3,111	0.33
Total votes		934,580	100.00
Source: Nohlen

References

1. Dieter Nohlen (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume II, p305 ISBN 978-0-19-928358-3
2. Nohlen, p323
3. Nohlen, p339