1872 Mexican Presidential Election
1872 · Santa Anna to the Restored Republic
Sebastián Lerdo de Tejada won with 92.32% against Porfirio Diaz on 5.86%.
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
Elected President
Sebastián Lerdo de Tejada
Politics of Mexico
Winning share
92.3%
Turnout
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The result
Sebastián Lerdo de Tejada
9,520 votes
92.32%
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Porfirio Diaz
604 votes
5.86%
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