Colombian presidential election, 1866
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Presidential elections were held in the United States of Colombia in February 1866. The result was a victory for Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera of the Liberal Party.[1]
Electoral system
The 1863 constitution changed the electoral system from a direct vote to an indirect vote. The President was now elected on the basis of which candidate received the most votes in each state, with a candidate required to win in at least five of the nine states to be elected. If no candidate received a majority, Congress would elect the President from the main contenders.[2]
Results
The electors were elected in 1865.[2]
| Candidate | Party | States won |
|---|---|---|
| Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera | Liberal Party | 7 |
| José Hilario López | Liberal Party | 1 |
| Pedro Justo Berrío | Conservative Party | 1 |
| Total | 9 | |
| Source: PDBA | ||
References
- ↑ Colombia: Elecciones Presidenciales de 1826 a 1990 Political Database of the Americas
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Elections and Events 1850-1899 The Library, UC San Diego
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