Rodrigo Paz Wins Bolivia's Runoff Election
The preliminary count from Bolivia’s Electoral Tribunal shows a commanding lead for senator Rodrigo Paz in Sunday's presidential election.
He defeated Jorge Quiroga in preliminary Electoral Tribunal results. The preliminary vote count from Sunday’s presidential elections in Bolivia showed Rodrigo Paz leading with 54.53%, compared to conservative former president Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga, who had 45.47%, with 98% of polling stations tallied.
Oscar Hassenteufel, president of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal, said that voter participation in the runoff was between 85% and 89%. He said the exact figure will be known in the coming days.
Rodrigo Paz is leading with 54.53% of the vote.
Author summary: Rodrigo Paz leads Bolivia election.