1947 Dominican Republic general election

General elections were held in the Dominican Republic on 16 May 1947.[1] For the first time since the 1924 elections (and the only time during the Trujillo's rule) there was more than one presidential candidate. However, the incumbent Rafael Trujillo remained in power after receiving 93% of the vote. His Dominican Party won every seat in the Congressional elections.

1947 Dominican Republic general election

16 May 1947
 
Nominee Rafael Trujillo
Party Dominican Party
Popular vote 781,389
Percentage 93%

President before election

Rafael Trujillo
Dominican Party

Elected President

Rafael Trujillo
Dominican Party

Results

President

Candidate Party Votes %
Rafael TrujilloDominican Party781,38993.0
Rafael EspaillatDemocratic National Party29,7653.5
Francisco Prats RamírezNational Labour Party29,1863.5
Invalid/blank votes-
Total840,340100
Source: Nohlen

Congress

Party Votes % House Senate
Seats +/- Seats +/-
Dominican Party781,38993.045+1019+3
Democratic National Party29,7653.50New0New
National Labour Party29,1863.50New0New
Invalid/blank votes----
Total840,34010045+1019+3
Source: Nohlen

References

  1. Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p247 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
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