1972 Panamanian presidential election
held a presidential election on October 10, 1972, electing both a new President and Vice President of the Republic.
On October 10, 1972 the National Assembly of Community Representatives elected Demetrio B. Lakas president and Arturo Sucre Pereira as Vice-President for a six-year term.| Candidate | Party | Voted for | Voted against | Did not vote | Total |
| Demetrio B. Lakas | Independent | 400 | 001 | 104 | 505 |
