1891 Colombian Presidential Election
two stages in 1891 and 1892 · Regeneration and the Conservative hegemony
Rafael Núñez won with 80.30% against Marceliano Vélez on 19.70%.
The Conservative Party held the presidency for forty-four years under a constitution written to keep it there.
President before
Carlos Holguín Mallarino
Conservative
Elected President
Rafael Núñez
National
Winning share
80.3%
Turnout
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The result
Rafael Núñez
National Party · 2.075 votes
80.30%
share
Marceliano Vélez
Colombian Conservative Party · 509 votes
19.70%
share