1972 Panamanian presidential election

Indirect presidential elections were held in Panama on October 10, 1972, electing both a new President and Vice President of the Republic. The National Assembly of Community Representatives elected Demetrio B. Lakas president and Arturo Sucre Pereira as vice-president for a six-year term (1972–1978).

1972 Panamanian presidential election

October 10, 1972 (1972-10-10)

Nominee Demetrio B. Lakas Party Independent Running mate Arturo Sucre Popular vote 400 Percentage 99.75%

President before election Demetrio B. Lakas Independent Elected President Demetrio B. Lakas Independent

Results

Candidate		Party	Votes	%
	Demetrio B. Lakas	Independent	400	99.75
Against			1	0.25
Total			401	100.00
Total votes			401	–
Registered voters/turnout			505	79.41
Source: La Vanguardia Española