1886 Chilean presidential election
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Presidential elections were held in Chile in 1886.[1] Carried out through a system of electors, they resulted in the election of José Manuel Balmaceda as president.[2]
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The election was not free and fair.[3] The opposition candidate Vergara withdrew his candidacy before the final votes were counted.[3]
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Manuel Balmaceda | Liberal Party | 324 | 98.18 | |
| José Francisco Vergara | RadicalâNational | 6 | 1.82 | |
| Total | 330 | 100.00 | ||
| Source: Chilean Elections Database[1] | ||||
