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Presidential elections were held in El Salvador on 30 January 1856. [1] Rafael Campos ran unopposed and was elected by the citizenry, the first popular election in Salvadoran history. [1] [2]
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Presidential elections were held in El Salvador on 30 January 1856. [1] Rafael Campos ran unopposed and was elected by the citizenry, the first popular election in Salvadoran history. [1] [2]
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| Rafael Campo | Conservative | |
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