1962 Colombian Presidential Election
6 May 1962 · The National Front
Guillermo León Valencia won with 84.09% against Jorge Leyva Urdaneta on 15.88%. Turnout 48.8%.
The two parties had agreed to alternate the presidency between them, so only one candidate from the designated party could win.
President before
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Elected President
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Winning share
84.1%
Turnout
48.8%
The result
Guillermo León Valencia
Colombian Conservative Party · 1.636.081 votes
84.09%
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Alfonso López Michelsen
Colombian Liberal Party · 625.630 votes
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Jorge Leyva Urdaneta
Colombian Conservative Party · 308.992 votes
15.88%
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Gustavo Rojas Pinilla
National Popular Alliance · 54.562 votes
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Others
509 · 0 votes
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