1856 Honduran presidential election

Presidential elections were held in Honduras in 1856.[1] The result was a victory for José Santos Guardiola.

Results

No candidate received a majority in the popular vote, resulting in the General Chamber electing conservative José Santos Guardiola as president and José María Lazo Guillén as vice president on 14 February.[1] The two took office on 17 February.[1]

References

  1. Elections and Events 1845-1874 The Library, UC San Diego
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