Honduran general election, 1985
A general election was held in Honduras on November 24, 1985. Voters went to the polls to elect a new President of the Republic and a new Congress.
Presidential election results[1]
| Candidate | Party/Alliance | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Party of Honduras (PLH) | 786,624 | 51.02% | |
| José Simón Azcona del Hoyo | Azconista Liberal Movement | 424,358 | 53.95% |
| Oscar Mejía Arellano | Rodista Liberal Movement | 250,519 | 31.85% |
| Efraín Bu Girón | Movement of Efraín Bu Girón | 64,230 | 8.17% |
| Carlos Roberto Reina | Liberal Democratic Revolutionary Movement | 43,373 | 5.51% |
| Party votes | 4,144 | 0.52% | |
| National Party of Honduras (PNH) | 701,406 | 45.49% | |
| Rafael Leonardo Callejas Romero | Callejista National Movement | 656,882 | 93.65% |
| Fernando Douglas Lardizabal | Movement of Fernando Douglas Lardizabal | 22,163 | 3.16% |
| Juan Pablo Urrutia Raudales | Change and Unity Nationalist Movement | 20,121 | 2.87% |
| Party votes | 2,240 | 0.32% | |
| Christian Democratic Party of Honduras (PDCH) | 30,173 | 1.96% | |
| Hernan Corrales Padilla | 30,173 | 100% | |
| Innovation and Unity Party (PINU) | 23,705 | 1.54% | |
| Enrique Aguilar Cerrato | 23,705 | 100% | |
| Total valid votes | 1,541,908 | 100% | |
| Spoilt and invalid votes | 55,933 | 3.50% | |
| Total votes/Turnout | 1,597,841 | 84.02% | |
| Registered voters | 1,901,757 | ||
| Population | 4,372,000 | ||
Legislative election [2]
| Parties and alliances | Votes/districts | % | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Party of Honduras (PLH) | 786,624 | 51.02% | 67 |
| National Party of Honduras (PNH) | 701,406 | 45.49% | 63 |
| Christian Democratic Party of Honduras (PDCH) | 30,173 | 1.96% | 2 |
| Innovation and Unity Party (PINU) | 23,705 | 1.54% | 2 |
| Total valid votes | 1,541,908 | 100% | 134 |
| Spoilt and invalid votes | 55,933 | 3.50% | |
| Total votes/Turnout | 1,597,841 | 84.02% | |
| Registered voters | 1,901,757 | ||
| Population | 4,372,000 | ||
References
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| Presidential elections | |
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| Parliamentary elections | |
| Referendums | |
See also: Elections in the Federal Republic of Central America | |
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