1930 Brazilian Presidential Election
The election the Revolution overturned1 March 1930 · The Old Republic
General elections were held in Brazil on 1 March 1930. In the presidential elections the result was a victory for Júlio Prestes of the Paulista Republican Party, who received 58% of the vote.
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
Washington Luís
PRP
Elected President
Júlio Prestes
PRP
Winning share
57.7%
Turnout
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The result
| Júlio Prestes | Paulista Republican Party | 1.091.709 | 57.68% |
| Getúlio Vargas | Liberal Alliance | 742.794 | 39.25% |
| Other candidates | 58,074 | 58.074 | 3.07% |