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

← 1865–66 1868 1869–70 →

Electoral system

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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

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Candidate Party States won
Santos Gutiérrez Liberal Party 5
Pedro Justo Berrío Conservative Party 2
Eustorgio Salgar Liberal Party 1
Total 9
Source: PDBA

References

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