1949 Portuguese presidential election explained

Country:Portugal
Type:presidential
Previous Election:1942 Portuguese presidential election
Previous Year:1942
Next Election:1951 Portuguese presidential election
Next Year:1951
Election Date:13 February 1949
Turnout:77.61% (13.51pp)
Candidate1:Óscar Carmona
Party1:National Union (Portugal)
Candidate2:Norton de Matos
Party2:Independent politician
Popular Vote2:Withdrew
President
Before Election:Óscar Carmona
Before Party:National Union (Portugal)
After Election:Óscar Carmona
After Party:National Union (Portugal)

Presidential elections were held in Portugal on 13 February 1949. Initially, incumbent president Óscar Carmona was due to face an opponent in General José Norton de Matos. However, the Salazar government subjected Norton de Matos and his followers to severe persecution. The intimidation progressed to the point that Norton de Matos pulled out of the contest just before election day.[1] As a result, Carmona was reelected unopposed for a fourth consecutive term.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Historical Dictionary of Portugal. Douglas Wheeler. Walter Opello, Jr.. Scarecrow Press. 2010. 9780810870758. 200-201.