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1958 Mexican Presidential Election

6 July 1958 · The PRI's hegemony

General elections were held in Mexico on 6 July 1958. The presidential elections were won by Adolfo López Mateos, who received 90.4% of the vote.

Held under the hegemonic-party system: opposition parties appeared on the ballot, but the machinery of state made the official candidate's victory a foregone conclusion.

President before

Adolfo Ruiz Cortines

PRI

Elected President

Adolfo López Mateos

PRI

Winning share

90.4%

Turnout

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The result

Adolfo López MateosPRI6,767,75490.44%
Luis Héctor ÁlvarezPAN705,3039.42%