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Paraguay (Presidential)
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ELECTION TYPE |
DATE |
| Republic of Paraguay |
Presidential |
May 10, 1998 |
At stake
in this election:
- The office of the president and vice
president of Paraguay
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Description
of government structure:
- The president is directly elected for a
five-year term.
- Candidates must obtain a simple plurality
of the electorate to be elected president.
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Results of the election for president:
- Presidential
Candidate: Raśl CUBAS GRAU
Party: National Republican Association (ANR, also known as "Colorado
Party"
Valid Votes Received: 887,196
Percent of Valid Votes Received: 53.74%
- Presidential
Candidate: Domingo LAINO
Party: Democratic Alliance*
Valid Votes Received: 703,379
Percent of Valid Votes Received: 42.61%
*The Democratic Alliance is composed of the Authentic Liberal Radical Party (PLRA) and the
National Encounter Party (PEN).
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When was
the last presidential election?
- Last presidential election held: May 9,
1993
- In this election, Juan Carlos WASMOSY
received 39.92% of the vote and thus defeated Domingo LAINO, his closest competitor with
32.13% of the vote.
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Population
and number of registered voters:
- Population: 5,651,634 (July 1997 estimate)
- Number of registered voters: 2,049,449
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| SOURCE: INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ELECTION SYSTEMS (IFES) |
| For additional information:
IFES ElectionGuide Online |
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