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.
Held in wartime. This election took place while the country was engaged in French intervention in Mexico (1861–1867). Conflicts →
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
5,161 votes
53.41%
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Sebastián Lerdo de Tejada
2,700 votes
27.94%
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Jesús González Ortega
1,800 votes
18.63%
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