1951 Colombian parliamentary election

Parliamentary elections were held in Colombia on 16 September 1951 to elect the Senate and Chamber of Representatives. Although the Liberal Party boycotted the elections, some Liberals from the Populares faction did stand. As a result of the boycott, the seats reserved for the minority party were left vacant, whilst the Conservative Party won the remainder.

Results

Senate

Party		Votes	%	Seats	+/–
	Colombian Conservative Party	922,607	98.99	40	+11
	Colombian Liberal Party	5,586	0.60	0	–34
	Colombian Communist Party	3,856	0.41	0	0
Vacant				22	–
Total		932,049	100.00	62	–1
Valid votes		932,049	99.67
Invalid/blank votes		3,089	0.33
Total votes		935,138	100.00
Source: Nohlen

Chamber of Representatives

Party		Votes	%	Seats	+/–
	Colombian Conservative Party	921,370	98.92	71	+8
	Colombian Liberal Party	5,681	0.61	0	–69
	Colombian Communist Party	4,418	0.47	0	0
Vacant				61	–
Total		931,469	100.00	132	0
Valid votes		931,469	99.67
Invalid/blank votes		3,111	0.33
Total votes		934,580	100.00
Source: Nohlen