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Presidential elections were held in Chile on 18 October 1891. Carried out through a system of electors, they resulted in the election of Jorge Montt (the sole candidate) as President. [1]
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Presidential elections were held in Chile on 18 October 1891. Carried out through a system of electors, they resulted in the election of Jorge Montt (the sole candidate) as President. [1]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Montt | Liberal–Radical–Conservative | 255 | 100.00 | |
| Total | 255 | 100.00 | ||
| Source: Chilean Elections Database | ||||
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