1945 Salvadoran presidential election

1945 Salvadoran presidential election

← 1944 14–16 January 1945 1950 →

Nominee Salvador Castaneda Castro Party PUDS Running mate Manuel Adriano Vilanova Popular vote 312,754 Percentage 99.70%

President before election Osmín Aguirre y Salinas Independent Elected President Salvador Castaneda Castro USDP

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Presidential elections were held in El Salvador between 14 and 16 January 1945. The result was a victory for Salvador Castaneda Castro of the Social Democratic Unification Party.^[1] The election was boycotted by five candidates who withdrew after accusing Osmín Aguirre y Salinas of unfair practices to ensure victory for his favoured candidate.^[2]