1978 Colombian parliamentary election
Chamber of Representatives
Within Liberal ranks, lists supporting presidential pre-candidate Julio César Turbay Ayala soundly defeated lists supporting his rival for the party's nomination, former President Carlos Lleras Restrepo.

1978 Colombian parliamentary election

Section Title: Chamber of Representatives
Table Section Text: Within Liberal ranks, lists supporting presidential pre-candidate Julio César Turbay Ayala soundly defeated lists supporting his rival for the party's nomination, former President Carlos Lleras Restrepo.

Party	Votes	%	Seats	+/–

Liberal Party	2,302,230	55.2	111	–2

Conservative Party	1,645,496	39.4	83	+17

National Opposition Union	128,516	3.0	4	–1

People's Unity Front	50,008	1.2	1	New

Others	44,825	1.1	0	–

Invalid/blank votes	9,046	–	–	–

Total	4,180,121	100	199	0

Registered voters/turnout	12,519,719	33.4	–	–

Source: Nohlen

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In the 1978 Colombian parliamentary election, the result was a victory for the Liberal Party, which won 111 of the 199 Chamber seats.

final_sentence: In the 1978 Colombian parliamentary election, the result was a victory for the Liberal Party, which won 111 of the 199 Chamber seats.