Presidential elections were held in Chile in July 1851.[1] Carried out through a system of electors, they resulted in the election of Manuel Montt as President. Montt was the country's first non-military president.
Montt's opponent, José María de la Cruz, refused to accept the results and started a rebellion, the Revolution of 1851, in Concepción. He was defeated by former president Manuel Bulnes.
Results
edit| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Montt | Independent (Conservative) | 132 | 81.48 | |
| José María de la Cruz | Liberal Party | 29 | 17.90 | |
| Ramón Errázuriz | Independent (Conservative) | 1 | 0.62 | |
| Total | 162 | 100.00 | ||
| Source: Chilean Elections Database | ||||
References
edit- ^ Elección Presidencial 1851 Chilean Elections Database
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