1898 Brazilian Presidential Election
1 March 1898 · The Old Republic
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An Old Republic election: a very restricted, literate-male franchise, open voting and machine control make the recorded totals a poor guide to popular opinion.
President before
Prudente de Morais
PRP
Elected President
Campos Sales
PRP
Winning share
90.9%
Turnout
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The result
| Campos Sales | Paulista Republican Party | 420.286 | 90.90% |
| Lauro Sodré | Paraná Republican Party | 38.929 | 8.42% |
| Other candidates | 3,146 | 3.146 | 0.68% |