August 1920 Guatemalan presidential election

August 1920 Guatemalan presidential election

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Nominee Carlos Herrera José León Castillo Party PU–PD Republican Popular vote 246,976 7,948 Percentage 94.59% 3.04%

President before election Carlos Herrera PU–PD President-elect Carlos Herrera PU–PD

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Presidential elections were held in Guatemala on 27 August 1920. The result was a victory for Carlos Herrera, who received 95% of the vote.

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