1952 Dominican Republic general election

General elections were held in the Dominican Republic on 16 May 1952.[1] Héctor Trujillo was the only candidate in the presidential election, and was elected unopposed, although his predecessor and brother Rafael Trujillo maintained absolute control of the country.[2] The Dominican Party won every seat in the Congressional elections.

1952 Dominican Republic general election

16 May 1952
Presidential election
 
Nominee Héctor Trujillo
Party Dominican Party
Popular vote 1,098,816
Percentage 100%

President before election

Rafael Trujillo
Dominican Party

Elected President

Héctor Trujillo
Dominican Party

Results

PartyCandidateVotes%Seats
House+/–Senate+/–
Dominican PartyHéctor Trujillo1,098,816100.0050+522+3
Total1,098,816100.0050+522+3
Source: Nohlen

References

  1. Dieter Nohlen (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p247 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
  2. Nohlen, p260
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