Honduran general election, 1971
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A general election was held in Honduras
on 28 March 1971. Voters went to the polls to elect a new President of the Republic and a new Congress.
“After considerable discussion and debate, the PLH and PNH parties responded to pressures from labor, business, and the military. On 7 January 1971, they signed a political pact agreeing to establish a national-unity government after the March elections. One of the purposes was to present a single slate of congressional candidates that would divide the Congress equally between the PLH and PNH”.
Honduras
Honduras is a republic in Central America. It was previously known as Spanish Honduras to differentiate it from British Honduras, which became the modern-day state of Belize...
on 28 March 1971. Voters went to the polls to elect a new President of the Republic and a new Congress.
“After considerable discussion and debate, the PLH and PNH parties responded to pressures from labor, business, and the military. On 7 January 1971, they signed a political pact agreeing to establish a national-unity government after the March elections. One of the purposes was to present a single slate of congressional candidates that would divide the Congress equally between the PLH and PNH”.
Presidential election results
| Candidate | Party/Alliance | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramón Ernesto Cruz Uclés Ramón Ernesto Cruz Uclés Ramón Ernesto Cruz Uclés was the President of Honduras from 7 June 1971 till 4 December 1972.Cruz was born in San Juan de Flores in Honduras. His Father was Carlos Alberto Cruz and his mother Elisa Ucles Rosales. He was the eldest son, his brothers were: Herlinda, Carlos, Raul, Rene and Marta... |
National Party of Honduras National Party of Honduras The National Party is a centre-right conservative political party in Honduras and the main right-wing political party in the country. Founded in 1902 the PNH is identified with the color blue as its rival the Liberal Party of Honduras , is red. All the democratic elections in Honduras have been... (PNH) |
299,807 | 52.62% |
| Jorge Bueso Arias | Liberal Party of Honduras Liberal Party of Honduras The Liberal Party of Honduras is a centre-left liberal political party in Honduras that was founded in 1891. The party is a member of the Liberal International... (PLH) |
269,989 | 47.38% |
| Total valid votes | 569,796 | 100% | |
| Spoilt and invalid votes | 38,546 | 06.34% | |
| Total votes/Turnout | 608,342 | 67.54% | |
| Registered voters | 900,658 | ||
| Population | 2,635,000 | ||
Legislative election
| Parties and alliances | Votes/districts | % | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Party of Honduras National Party of Honduras The National Party is a centre-right conservative political party in Honduras and the main right-wing political party in the country. Founded in 1902 the PNH is identified with the color blue as its rival the Liberal Party of Honduras , is red. All the democratic elections in Honduras have been... (PNH) |
299,807 | 52.62% | 32 |
| Liberal Party of Honduras Liberal Party of Honduras The Liberal Party of Honduras is a centre-left liberal political party in Honduras that was founded in 1891. The party is a member of the Liberal International... (PLH) |
269,989 | 47.38% | 32 |
| Total valid votes | 569,796 | 100% | 64 |
| Spoilt and invalid votes | 38,546 | 06.34% | |
| Total votes/Turnout | 608,342 | 67.54% | |
| Registered voters | 900,658 | ||
| Population | 2,635,000 | ||