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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October 10, 1972
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Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demetrio B. Lakas | Independent | 400 | 99.75 | |
| Against | 1 | 0.25 | ||
| Total | 401 | 100.00 | ||
| Total votes | 401 | – | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 505 | 79.41 | ||
| Source: La Vanguardia Española[2] | ||||