` ` I will be a voice for everyone in Chile , '' says Bachelet . The South American country 's constitution requires a presidential candidate to garner more than 50 % of votes to win . She was Chile 's president from 2006 to 2010 . With more than 90 % of ballots counted , Bachelet wins 62.3 % of votes . Evelyn Matthei garners 37.7 % of votes , election officials say .
` ` I will be a voice for everyone in Chile , '' says Bachelet . She was Chile 's president from 2006 to 2010 . With more than 90 % of ballots counted , Bachelet wins 62.3 % of votes . Evelyn Matthei garners 37.7 % of votes , election officials say .