1915 Honduran general election

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General elections were held in Honduras in October 1915.[1] Francisco Bertrand of the National Party was the only candidate in the presidential election, and was elected unopposed.[2] As the incumbent, Bertrand had been constitutionally barred from contesting the elections, but had avoided the rule by resigning in favour of his vice president three months before the election.[3]

Results[]

President[]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Francisco BertrandNational Party77,832100.00
Total77,832100.00
Source: Nohlen

References[]

  1. ^ Elections and Events 1900-1924 The Library, UC San Diego
  2. ^ Dieter Nohlen (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p413 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
  3. ^ Wright, TP (1960) "Honduras: a case study of United States support of free elections in Central America" Hispanic American Historical Review 40, 2:212-223, pp 214

Bibliography[]

  • Durón, Rómulo. Bosquejo histórico de Honduras. Tegucigalpa: Baktun Editorial. Third edition. 1982.
  • Stokes, William S. Honduras: an area study in government. Madison: University of Wisconsin Press. 1950.
  • Zúñiga Huete, José Angel. Presidentes de Honduras. México. Two volumes. 1987.
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