1872 Peruvian Presidential Election
May 1872 · Caudillos and the electoral college
Manuel Pardo won with 69.35% against Antonio Arenas on 30.65%.
The franchise was limited to literate men, and 1868 was decided in the electoral college rather than by a direct count.
President before
Mariano Herencia Zevallos
Elected President
Manuel Pardo
Civilista Party
Winning share
69.3%
Turnout
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The result
| Manuel Pardo | Civilista Party | 2,706 | 69.35% |
| Antonio Arenas | — | 1,196 | 30.65% |