1947 Philippine Senate election

Elections for the Senate of the Philippines were held on November 11, 1947, with eight of the 24 seats in the Senate being contested. These eight seats were elected regularly; the winners were eligible to serve six-year terms from December 30, 1947, until December 30, 1953. Gubernatorial and local elections were held on the same date.

1947 Philippine Senate election

November 11, 1947 (1947-11-11)

8 (of the 24) seats in the Senate of the Philippines
13 seats needed for a majority
  Majority party Minority party
 
Leader José Avelino Carlos P. Garcia
Party Liberal Nacionalista
Seats before 10 seats 14 seats
Seats won 6 2
Seats after 15 seats 8 seats
Seat change 4 4
Popular vote 12,241,929 10,114,453
Percentage 54.5% 45.0%

Senate President before election

José Avelino
Liberal

Elected Senate President

José Avelino
Liberal

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