1881 Chilean presidential election

Presidential elections were held in Chile in 1881, during the War of the Pacific. Carried out through a system of electors, they resulted in the election of Domingo Santa María as president. Santa María was the sole candidate after Manuel Baquedano’s resignation. However, Baquedano received 12 electoral votes in Santiago.

Presidential Elections in Chile, 1881

The presidential elections in Chile took place in 1881, amidst the backdrop of the War of the Pacific. This election was conducted through a system of electors, ultimately resulting in the election of Domingo Santa María as president.

Candidacy and Election Process

Domingo Santa María emerged as the sole candidate following the resignation of Manuel Baquedano. Despite his resignation, Baquedano still garnered 12 electoral votes from the region of Santiago.

Election Results

The electoral proceedings highlighted the political landscape of Chile during a tumultuous period in its history.

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