1939 Peruvian general election
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General elections were held in Peru on 22 October 1939 to elect the President and both houses of the Congress.[1] The result was a victory for Manuel Prado Ugarteche, who received 77.5% of the vote.[2]
Results
President
Candidate | Votes | % |
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Manuel Prado Ugarteche | 262,971 | 77.5 |
José Quesada | 76,222 | 22.5 |
Invalid/blank votes | – | |
Total | 339,193 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 597,182 | |
Source: Nohlen |