1864 Honduran presidential election
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Presidential elections were held in Honduras on 15 February 1864.[1] The result was a victory for José María Medina.
Background[]
In 1863 Guatemala invaded Honduras and removed President José Francisco Montes from office. José María Medina, who had travelled with the Guatemalan army, was proclaimed President on 26 June.[1] On 31 December Medina temporarily gave up the presidency to Francisco Inestroza to allow him to contest forthcoming elections.[1]
Results[]
Candidate | Votes | % |
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José María Medina | 13,056 | 63.74 |
Other candidates | 7,426 | 36.26 |
Total | 20,482 | 100.00 |
Source: Durón |
References[]
- ^ a b c Elections and Events 1845-1874 The Library, UC San Diego
Categories:
- 1864 elections in Central America
- 1864 in Honduras
- Presidential elections in Honduras