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 | 81.48% |
| José María de la Cruz | Liberal Party | 29 | 17.90% |
| Ramón Errázuriz | Independent (Conservative) | 1 | 0.62% |