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1986 Colombian parliamentary election

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Parliamentary elections were held in Colombia on 9 March 1986 to elect the Senate and Chamber of Representatives.[1] The Liberal Party remained the largest party, but lost its majority in the Chamber.[2]

Campaign

The Patriotic Union made alliances with several of the small parties at the regional and constituency level for the elections, including the Communist Party, some Liberal Party and New Liberalism members, and the National Popular Alliance.[3]

Results

Senate

Party Votes % Seats +/–
Liberal Party 3,382,406 49.4 58 +3
Conservative Party 2,541,094 37.1 43 –6
New Liberalism 453,550 6.6 6 –2
Patriotic Union 103,001 1.5 2 New
Others 362,783 5.3 5
Invalid/blank votes 26,591
Total 6,869,435 100 114 +2
Registered voters/turnout 15,839,754 43.4
Source: Nohlen

Chamber of Representatives

Party Votes % Seats +/–
Liberal Party 3,290,980 47.7 98 –6
Conservative Party 2,558,050 37.0 80 –2
New Liberalism 455,554 6.6 7 –4
Patriotic Union 137,134 2.0 3 New
Others 443,210 6.4 11
Invalid/blank votes 24,846
Total 6,909,838 100 199 0
Registered voters/turnout 15,839,754 43.6
Source: Nohlen

References

  1. ^ Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume II, p305 ISBN 978-0-19-928358-3
  2. ^ Nohlen, p342
  3. ^ Nohlen, p333