1851 Chilean Presidential Election
July 1851 · The early republic
Manuel Montt won with 81.48% against José María de la Cruz on 17.90%.
The president was chosen by a college of electors picked parish by parish, on a franchise limited to propertied literate men.
President before
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Elected President
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Winning share
81.5%
Turnout
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The result
Manuel Montt
Independent (Conservative) · 132 votes
81.48%
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José María de la Cruz
Liberal Party · 29 votes
17.90%
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Ramón Errázuriz
Independent (Conservative) · 1 votes
0.62%
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