1954 Cuban general election

1954 Cuban general election
1 November 1954
Presidential election
 
Nominee Fulgencio Batista Ramón Grau
Party Progressive Action Auténtico
Alliance CPN
Popular vote 1,262,587 188,209
President before election

Fulgencio Batista
Progressive Action

 Elected President

Fulgencio Batista
CPN

General elections were held in Cuba on 1 November 1954. Fulgencio Batista won the presidential election running under the National Progressive Coalition banner, whilst the main opposition candidate, Ramón Grau, withdrew his candidacy before election day. Progressive Action Party emerged as the largest party in the House of Representatives, winning 60 of the 130 seats. Voter turnout was 52%. Batista's new presidential term was scheduled to be from 24 February 1955 to 24 February 1959.

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