1860 Honduran presidential election

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Presidential elections were held in Honduras in 1860.^[1] The result was a victory for José Santos Guardiola, who became the first president elected solely on the basis of the popular vote.^[1]

Results

The elections were a contest between conservative incumbent José Santos Guardiola and his liberal vice president José María Lazo Guillén. Guardiola was elected with 90% of the vote.

Aftermath

Following the elections, the General Chamber elected Victoriano Castellanos as Vice President.^[1] Guardiola and Castellanos took office on 7 February.^[1]

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