1867–68 Colombian presidential election

Presidential elections were held in the United States of Colombia in 1867 and 1868. The electors were elected in 1867 and elected the president the following year.[1] The result was a victory for Santos Gutiérrez of the Liberal Party.[2]

1867–68 Colombian presidential election

1868

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.[1]

Results

Candidate Party States won
Santos GutiérrezLiberal Party5
Pedro Justo BerríoConservative Party2
Eustorgio SalgarLiberal Party1
Total9
Source: PDBA

References

  1. Elections and Events 1850-1899 The Library, UC San Diego
  2. Colombia: Elecciones Presidenciales de 1826 a 1990 Political Database of the Americas
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