Panamanian election, 1999
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| Politics of Panama |
The Republic of Panama held a general election on 2 May 1999, electing both a new President of the Republic and a new Legislative Assembly.
Presidential results
The winning candidate in the presidential contest was Mireya Moscoso of the Arnulfista Party.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mireya Elisa Moscoso Rodríguez | PA | 559,550 | 44.9 |
| Martín Torrijos Espino | PRD | 469,418 | 37.6 |
| Alberto Vallarino Clement | PDC | 217,944 | 17.5 |
| Total | 1,246,912 |
Source: Adam Carr's Election Archive
Legislative results
Following the legislative election, the Legislative Assembly contained the following party blocs:
| Party | Seats |
|---|---|
| Arnulfista Party (PA) | 18
|
| Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) | 34
|
| Christian Democratic Party (PDC) | 5
|
| Solidarity Party (PS) | 4
|
| Nationalist Republican Liberal Movement (MOLIRENA) | 3
|
| National Liberal Party (PLN) | 3
|
| Democratic Change (CD) | 2
|
| Civic Renewal Party (PRC) | 1
|
| National Renovation Movement (MORENA) | 1
|
| disputed | 1
|
| Total | 72
|
Source: CIA factbook
