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1861 Mexican Presidential Election

1861 · Santa Anna to the Restored Republic

General elections were held in Mexico in 1861. Although incumbent president Benito Juárez received a majority (53%) of the popular vote, opponents claimed his margin of victory was not enough and a Congressional vote was required.

An indirect election held amid deep instability; the franchise and the count were controlled by the government of the day.

President before

Benito Juárez

Elected President

President (re-elected)

Benito Juárez

Politics of Mexico

Winning share

53.4%

Turnout

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The result

Benito Juárez—5,16153.41%
Sebastián Lerdo de Tejada—2,70027.94%
Jesús González Ortega—1,80018.63%