1946 Philippine presidential election|
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1946 Philippine vice presidential election |
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Vice President before election
Vacant (Sergio Osmeña in previous election)
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Elected Vice President
Elpidio Quirino
Liberal
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The 1946 Philippine presidential and vice presidential elections were held on April 23, 1946, according to Commonwealth Act No. 725. Incumbent president Sergio Osmeña ran for a full term but was defeated by Senator Manuel Roxas. Meanwhile, senator Elpidio Quirino defeated fellow senator Eulogio Rodriguez to become vice president.