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1963 Argentine Presidential Election

Illia at 25%

7 July 1963 · Democracy with Peronism banned

The spectre of military intervention so much in evidence after the election of Arturo Frondizi in 1958 became reality following his coerced resignation on March 29, 1962.

Held with Peronism — the country's largest movement — banned from presenting candidates.

President before

José María Guido

UCRI

Elected President

Arturo Illia

UCRP

Winning share

31.9%

Turnout

85.5%

The result

Arturo IlliaUCRP2.441.06431.90%
Oscar AlendeUCRI1.593.00220.82%
Pedro AramburuUDELPA1.362.59617.81%