1917 Mexican Presidential Election
1917 · Revolution and reconstruction
Venustiano Carranza won with 97.17% against Pablo González Garza on 1.42%.
Held in wartime. This election took place while the country was engaged in Mexican Revolution (1910–1920). Conflicts →
An indirect election held amid deep instability; the franchise and the count were controlled by the government of the day.
President before
Position vacant
Venustiano Carranza as Head of the Executive Power
Elected President
Venustiano Carranza
Liberal Constitutionalist
Winning share
97.2%
Turnout
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The result
Venustiano Carranza
Liberal Constitutionalist · 797,305 votes
97.17%
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Pablo González Garza
Democratic League · 11,615 votes
1.42%
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