Honduran general election, 1985
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A general election was held in Honduras
on 24 November 1985. Voters went to the polls to elect a new President of the Republic and a new Congress.
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 24 November 1985. Voters went to the polls to elect a new President of the Republic and a new Congress.
Presidential election results
| Candidate | Party/Alliance | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
786,624 | 49.23% | |
| José Simón Azcona del Hoyo José Azcona del Hoyo José Simón Azcona del Hoyo was President of Honduras from 27 January 1986 to 27 January 1990 for the Liberal Party of Honduras . He was born in La Ceiba in Honduras.-Career:... |
Azconista Liberal Movement | 424,358 | 53.95% |
| Oscar Mejía Arellano | Rodista Liberal Movement | 250,519 | 31.85% |
| Efraín Bu Girón | Movement of Efraín Bu Girón | 64,230 | 8.17% |
| Carlos Roberto Reina Carlos Roberto Reina Carlos Roberto Reina Idiáquez was a politician of the Liberal Party of Honduras, and President of Honduras from January 27, 1994 to January 27, 1998.... |
Liberal Democratic Revolutionary Movement | 43,373 | 5.51% |
| Party votes | 4,144 | 0.52% | |
| 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) |
701,406 | 43.90% | |
| Rafael Leonardo Callejas Romero Rafael Leonardo Callejas Romero Rafael Leonardo Callejas Romero was born on 14 November 1943 in Tegucigalpa in Honduras, and was the President of Honduras from 27 January 1990 to 27 January 1994, representing the National Party of Honduras .-Career:... |
Callejista National Movement | 656,882 | 93.65% |
| Douglas Fernando Lardizabal | Movement of Douglas Fernando Lardizabal | 22,163 | 3.16% |
| Juan Pablo Urrutia Raudales | Change and Unity Nationalist Movement | 20,121 | 2.87% |
| Party votes | 2,240 | 0.32% | |
| Christian Democratic Party of Honduras Christian Democratic Party of Honduras The Christian Democratic Party of Honduras , known by the abbreviation DC, is a centre-left political party in Honduras.... (PDCH) |
30,173 | 1.89% | |
| Hernan Corrales Padilla | 30,173 | 100% | |
| Innovation and Unity Party Innovation and Unity Party Innovation and Unity Party is a centre-left political party in Honduras, established in 1970. PINU was created by Miguel Andonie Fernández as a democratic, moderate left-wing alternative to the two major parties and the military régime.-2001 elections:... (PINU) |
23,705 | 1.48% | |
| Enrique Aguilar Cerrato | 23,705 | 100% | |
| Total valid votes | 1,541,908 | 100% | |
| Spoilt and invalid votes | 55,933 | 3.50% | |
| Total votes/Turnout | 1,597,841 | 84.02% | |
| Registered voters | 1,901,757 | ||
| Population | 4,372,000 | ||
Legislative election
| Parties and alliances | Votes/districts | % | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
786,624 | 49.23% | 67 |
| 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) |
701,406 | 43.90% | 63 |
| Christian Democratic Party of Honduras Christian Democratic Party of Honduras The Christian Democratic Party of Honduras , known by the abbreviation DC, is a centre-left political party in Honduras.... (PDCH) |
30,173 | 1.89% | 2 |
| Innovation and Unity Party Innovation and Unity Party Innovation and Unity Party is a centre-left political party in Honduras, established in 1970. PINU was created by Miguel Andonie Fernández as a democratic, moderate left-wing alternative to the two major parties and the military régime.-2001 elections:... (PINU) |
23,705 | 1.48% | 2 |
| Total valid votes | 1,541,908 | 100% | 134 |
| Spoilt and invalid votes | 55,933 | 3.50% | |
| Total votes/Turnout | 1,597,841 | 84.02% | |
| Registered voters | 1,901,757 | ||
| Population | 4,372,000 | ||