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1972 Panamanian presidential election

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Indirect presidential elections were held in Panama on October 10, 1972, electing both a new President and Vice President of the Republic. The National Assembly of Community Representatives elected Demetrio B. Lakas president and Arturo Sucre Pereira as vice-president for a six-year term (1972–1978).[1]

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1972 Panamanian presidential election

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October 10, 1972 (1972-10-10)
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Nominee Demetrio B. Lakas
Party Independent
Running mate Arturo Sucre
Popular vote 400
Percentage 99.75%

President before election

Demetrio B. Lakas
Independent

Elected President

Demetrio B. Lakas
Independent

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Results

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CandidatePartyVotes%
Demetrio B. LakasIndependent40099.75
Against10.25
Total401100.00
Total votes401–
Registered voters/turnout50579.41
Source: La Vanguardia Española[2]
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