1886 Colombian presidential election

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Indirect presidential elections were held in Colombia in 1886. Rafael Núñez was elected unanimously.[1]

Background

Following the promulgation of the 1886 constitution, the Council of Delegates selected a president and vice president to serve a six-year term until elections in 1892.[2] The Council also elected the Designdao, a designated replacement for the president.[1]

Results

President

CandidateVotes%
Rafael Núñez18100.00
Total18100.00
Source: Historia electoral colombiana[1]

Vice President

CandidateVotes%
Eliseo Payán18100.00
Total18100.00
Source: Historia electoral colombiana[1]

Designado

CandidateVotes%
José María Campo Serrano1794.44
Antonio Roldán Betancourt15.56
Total18100.00
Source: Historia electoral colombiana[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Historia electoral colombiana, La Registraduría, 1991, p134
  2. ^ Elections and Events 1850-1899 The Library, UC San Diego