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1917 Mexican Presidential Election

1917 · Revolution and reconstruction

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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

The result

Venustiano CarranzaLiberal Constitutionalist797,30597.17%
Pablo González GarzaDemocratic League11,6151.42%