Chilean presidential election, 1871

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The Chilean presidential election of 1871 took place through a system of electors, and resulted in the election as President of Federico Errázuriz Zañartu.

Federico Errázuriz Zañartu Chilean politician

Federico Marcos del Rosario Errázuriz Zañartu was a Chilean political figure. He served as the president of Chile between 1871 and 1876.

Results

Candidates Party Votes %
Federico Errázuriz Zañartu Liberal-Conservative Fusion 226 79.30%
José Tomás de Urmeneta PN/PR/liberal dissidents 58 20.35%
Álvaro Covarrubias unknown 1 0.35%
Total 305 100%

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References

  1. Presidential Election 1871 (in Spanish)