Colombian presidential election, 1914

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Presidential elections were held in Colombia on 10 February 1914.[1] They were the first direct presidential elections since 1860. The result was a victory for José Vicente Concha of the Conservative Party, who received 89.1% of the vote.[2] Vicente took office on 7 August.[3]

Results

Candidate Party Votes %
José Vicente ConchaConservative Party300,73589.1
Nicolás EsguerraLiberal Party–Republican Party36,76310.9
Other candidates990.0
Total337,597100
Source: Nohlen

References

  1. Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume II, p305 ISBN 978-0-19-928358-3
  2. Nohlen, p349
  3. Nohlen, p358
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