1928 Argentine Presidential Election

1928 · The Sáenz Peña revolution

Former President Hipólito Yrigoyen's differences with his successor and erstwhile ally, Marcelo Torcuato de Alvear, persuaded him to campaign for the presidency again.

President before

Marcelo T. de Alvear

UCR

Elected President

Hipólito Yrigoyen

UCR

Winning share

61.4%

Turnout

83.1%

The result

Hipólito Yrigoyen
UCR · 839.140 votes
61.42%
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Leopoldo Melo
Confederation · 470.050 votes
34.48%
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