1931 Colombian parliamentary election
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Congressional elections were held in Colombia on 10 May 1931 to elect the Chamber of Representatives.[1] The Liberal Party received the most votes.[2]
The election was characterized by fraud and violence by police forces loyal to either party.[3]
Results
Chamber of Representatives
 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | |
| Colombian Liberal Party | 401,993 | 51.07 | 59 | |
| Colombian Conservative Party | 384,948 | 48.90 | 59 | |
| Other parties | 216 | 0.03 | 0 | |
| Total | 787,157 | 100.00 | 118 | |
| Source: Nohlen, Abente et al.[4] | ||||
Senate
| Party | Seats | |
|---|---|---|
| Colombian Conservative Party | 29 | |
| Colombian Liberal Party | 27 | |
| Total | 56 | |
| Source: Abente et al.[5] | ||
