Editing Juan Costa (section)

===1950 Election===
In the 1950 Election, Costa acquired a key electoral alliance with the Conservative Party, the Conservatives had only received 7% in 1946, but it was enough to prevent Costa from being elected. Additionally, Costa had a large base of funds due to successful personal investments in several companies, the funds allowed Costa to expand his media reach through both radio and TV, becoming the first politician to use widespread political TV ads. Additionally, 1950 was the first election to feature a debate, a format that gave an advantage to Costa. After initial polling at over 60% eventually declined although Costa maintained a lead over Howard Reminez throughout the election cycle. On October 18th, mobsters raided Left Party Headquarters before eventually burning it down, the raid is believed to have been carried out by the RGR. The raid was the first instance of political violence used by the Costa regime. In the end, Juan Costa won the election in one round with 53.1% of the vote. It's estimated around 4-5% of ballots in this election were spoiled or incorrect due to corruption and local voter intimidation by the RGR.