A total of 66 out of 71 Congressmen (deputies) voted and he obtained 36 votes, running against established leaders of the National Party such as Rodolfo Irías Navas, Celín Discua and Antonio Rivera.
A total of 66 out of 71 Congressmen (deputies) voted and Hernández obtained 36 votes. Hernández ran against established leaders of the National Party, such as Rodolfo Irías Navas, Celín Discua and Antonio Rivera.