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 MarÃa Medina.
Background
In 1863 Guatemala invaded Honduras and removed President José Francisco Montes from office. José MarÃa 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 | % |
|---|---|---|
| José MarÃa Medina | 13,056 | 63.74 |
| Other candidates | 7,426 | 36.26 |
| Total | 20,482 | 100.00 |
| Source: Durón[2] | ||