Eleven municipalities voted to have indigenous autonomy, out of twelve holding such referendums.

The presidential candidates were: Polling prior to the election indicated that incumbent Evo Morales enjoyed a 55% approval rating, as well as an 18-point lead over his closest challenger Manfred Reyes Villa.

[6] As Morales was expected to cruise to reelection, the local press reported that Villa has already purchased an airplane ticket to the United States for the 7th (the day after the election).

His party, Movement for Socialism, won a two-thirds majority in both the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate.

They were: The Gran Chaco Province in Tarija held a referendum on regional autonomy, which was approved by 80.4% of voters.