1856 Ecuadorian presidential election

Presidential elections were held in Ecuador in 1856.[1] The elections were held using an electoral college, and resulted in a victory for Francisco Robles, who received 60% of the vote.[1] He took office on 1 September.[2]

1856 Ecuadorian presidential election

1856 1865 →
 
Nominee Francisco Robles Manuel Gómez de la Torre
Electoral vote 514 292
Percentage 59.70% 33.91%

President before election

José María Urvina

Elected President

Francisco Robles

Results

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CandidateVotes%
Francisco Robles51459.70
Manuel Gómez de la Torre29233.91
Manuel Bustamante del Mazo374.30
Francisco Aguirre Abad91.05
Other candidates91.05
Total861100.00
Valid votes86198.74
Invalid/blank votes111.26
Total votes872100.00
Source: Cevallos

References

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  1. ^ a b Elecciones y Democracia en el Ecuador TSE
  2. ^ Georg Maier (1971) "Presidential Succession in Ecuador, 1830-1970" Journal of Interamerican Studies and World Affairs, volume 13, p508