1896 Chilean Presidential Election

Federico Errázuriz Echaurren won in the runoff with 50.82% against Vicente Reyes on 49.18%.

Chile did not elect a president directly until 1925; every contest here was settled by a college of electors.

President before

Jorge Montt

Liberal–Radical–Conservative

Elected President

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Winning share

50.8%

second round

Turnout

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The result


Federico Errázuriz Echaurren	Coalition	137	50.55%	62	50.82%
Vicente Reyes	Liberal Alliance	134	49.45%	60	49.18%