Dominican Republic general election, 1942

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General elections were held in the Dominican Republic on 16 May 1942.^[1] Rafael Trujillo was the only candidate in the presidential election and was elected unopposed, whilst his Dominican Party won every seat in the Congressional elections. They were the first elections in Dominican history in which women could vote.^[2]

Results

President

Candidate	Party	Votes	%
Rafael Trujillo	Dominican Party	581,937	100
Invalid/blank votes			-
Total		581,937	100
Source: Nohlen

Congress

Party	Votes	%	House		Senate
			Seats	+/-	Seats	+/-
Dominican Party	581,937	100	35		16	+3
Invalid/blank votes			-	-	-	-
Total	581,937	100	35		16	+3
Source: Nohlen

References

1. ^ Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p247 ISBN 9780199283576
2. ^ Nohlen, p243