1950 Haitian general election explained

Country:	Haiti
Election Date:	8 October 1950
Module:	Embed: yes Election Name: Presidential election Type: presidential Next Election: 1957 Haitian general election Next Year: 1957 Image1: Paul Magloire portrait.jpg Nominee1: Paul Magloire Party1: Peasant Worker Movement Popular Vote1: 527,625 Percentage1: 100% President Before Party: Military After Election: Paul Magloire After Party: Peasant Worker Movement

General elections were held in Haiti on 8 October 1950 for the President, Senate and Chamber of Deputies.^[1] For the first time in history, the Haitian president was chosen by all adult male citizens, instead of being elected by the Chamber of Deputies. The term for president was set at six years with no possibility of extension or immediate re-election.

Paul Magloire was the only candidate in the presidential election, and was elected unopposed running under the Peasant Worker Movement banner.^[2]

Results

President

Notes and References

1. [Dieter Nohlen]
2. Nohlen, p391