The principal characteristics of the evolution of the Chilean political parties that have taken place in Concepcion and its region between 1891 and 2001 are studied. The results of the parliamentary elections are compared with the political events that have taken place in Concepcion during this period.Estudiamos aquí los rasgos principales de la evolución partidista chilena acaecida en Concepción y su área regional entre 1891 y el año de 2001. Comparamos los resultados de las elecciones parlamentarias con los sucesos políticos acontecidos en el área penquista con ocasión de dichos comicios.