1953 Philippine presidential election

The 1953 Philippine presidential and vice presidential elections were held on November 10, 1953. Former Defense Secretary Ramon Magsaysay was elected President of the Philippines, defeating Incumbent Elpidio Quirino in his run for a second full term. His running mate Senator Carlos P. Garcia defeated Quirino's running mate Senator José Yulo. Incumbent Vice President Fernando Lopez did not run for re-election. With Magsaysay's election as president, he became the first elected president that did not come from the Senate.

1953 Philippine presidential election
November 10, 1953
 
Nominee Ramon Magsaysay Elpidio Quirino
Party Nacionalista Liberal
Running mate Carlos P. Garcia José Yulo
Popular vote 2,912,992 1,313,991
Percentage 68.90% 31.08%
Election results per province/city.
President before election

Elpidio Quirino
Liberal

 Elected President

Ramon Magsaysay
Nacionalista

1953 Philippine vice presidential election
November 10, 1953
 
Candidate Carlos P. Garcia José Yulo
Party Nacionalista Liberal
Popular vote 2,515,265 1,483,802
Percentage 62.90% 37.10%
Vice President before election

Fernando Lopez
Democratic

 Elected Vice President

Carlos P. Garcia
Nacionalista

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