1957 Dominican Republic general election

General elections were held in the Dominican Republic on 16 May 1957.[1] Incumbent Héctor Trujillo was the only candidate in the presidential election, and was unopposed for a second term. However, his predecessor and brother Rafael Trujillo, the country's de facto leader since 1930, maintained absolute control of the country.[2] The Dominican Party won every seat in the Congressional elections.

1957 Dominican Republic general election

← 1952 16 May 1957 1962 →
Presidential election
 
Nominee Héctor Trujillo
Party Dominican Party
Popular vote 1,265,681
Percentage 100%

President before election

Héctor Trujillo
Dominican Party

Elected President

Héctor Trujillo
Dominican Party

These would be the last elections held under Trujillo's three-decade rule. In 1960 Héctor Trujillo stood down in favor of Vice President Joaquín Balaguer. Rafael Trujillo was assassinated a year later in 1961. His son, Ramfis, seized power, but only survived for five months before being forced out in November, clearing the way for the country's first free elections in 1962.

Results

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PartyCandidateVotes%Seats
House+/–Senate+/–
Dominican PartyHéctor Trujillo1,265,681100.0058+823+1
Total1,265,681100.0058+823+1
Source: Nohlen

References

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  1. ^ Dieter Nohlen (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p247 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
  2. ^ Nohlen, p260