1888 Orange Free State presidential election

Presidential elections were held in the Orange Free State in December 1888.[1] The elections saw a victory for popular political figure and war hero Francis William Reitz.[2] As the election followed the death of incumbent president Johannes Brand, Reitz ran unopposed. Pieter Jeremias Blignaut, who was acting president following Brand's death, refused to seek election.

1888 Orange Free State presidential election
December 1888
 
Nominee Francis William Reitz
President before election

Johannes Brand

 Elected President

Francis William Reitz

References
  1. "Colonial history of Bloemfontein". South African History Online.
  2. Moll, 'Reitz, Francis William', 594.
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