1916 Nicaraguan general election
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General elections were held in Nicaragua on 6 October 1916 to elect a President, half of the Deputies and one-third of the Senators of National Congress of Nicaragua.
Although the United States offered to assist President Adolfo DÃaz to hold free elections in 1916, this offer was rejected. A verbal promise was obtained from President Adolfo DÃaz, however, that the elections would be free.[1] On 15 January 1916 the Secretary of State, Robert Lansing, had told the Conservative candidate Emiliano Chamorro Vargas that 'the United States would view his candidacy with great pleasure'.[2] The United States opposed José Santos Zelaya returning to power and openly opposed the Liberal candidate for president, Dr. Julian Irias.[3]
The liberals boycotted the 1916 election, and conservative Emiliano Chamorro Vargas was elected with no opposition.[4]
Results
President
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emiliano Chamorro Vargas | Conservative Party | 58,810 | 100.00 | |
| Total | 58,810 | 100.00 | ||
| Source: Nohlen[5] | ||||