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1982 Mexican Presidential Election

4 July 1982 · The PRI's hegemony

General elections were held in Mexico on 4 July 1982. The presidential elections were won by Miguel de la Madrid, who received 74% 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

José López Portillo

PRI

Elected President

Miguel de la Madrid

PRI

Winning share

74.3%

Turnout

74.8%

The result

Miguel de la MadridPRI16,748,00674.31%
Pablo Emilio MaderoPAN3,700,04516.42%