Chilean presidential election, 1896
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The Chilean presidential election of 1896 took place through a system of electors, and resulted in the election as President of Federico Errázuriz Echaurren
. The election was marred by controversy, and there had to be a confirmation in Congress to satisfy Errázuriz's opponents.
, and the Liberal Alliance, whose candidate was the Senator for Santiago Vicente Reyes Palazuelos
.
The campaign itself was furious and fairly even. Reyes was a member of the Doctrinary Liberal party and boasted of being a "free-thinker". On the other hand, Errázuriz was very popular with the conservatives and belonged to a well-know political family of impeccable catholic credentials. The economic issues also came to the fore: Reyes and his followers were in favor of going back to the metallic conversion, while Errázuriz (whose voting base was heavily influenced by the large land-owners and agricultural producers) was in favor of a variable conversion system that could keep the exchange rate favorable for their exports.
After a very close vote, in which the decision Errázuriz won, the Liberal Alliance refused to recognize the result. The decision was moved to the full congress, where finally Errázuriz prevailed by only two votes.
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Federico Errázuriz Echaurren
Federico Errázuriz Echaurren was a Chilean political figure. Born in Santiago, he served as President of Chile between 1896 and his death in 1901. Federico Errázuriz was of Basque descent.-Early life:...
. The election was marred by controversy, and there had to be a confirmation in Congress to satisfy Errázuriz's opponents.
Campaign
For this campaign the political forces organized themselves in two big alliances: Liberal-Conservative Coalition, whose candidate was Federico Errázuriz EchaurrenFederico Errázuriz Echaurren
Federico Errázuriz Echaurren was a Chilean political figure. Born in Santiago, he served as President of Chile between 1896 and his death in 1901. Federico Errázuriz was of Basque descent.-Early life:...
, and the Liberal Alliance, whose candidate was the Senator for Santiago Vicente Reyes Palazuelos
Vicente Reyes
Pedro Vicente Reyes Palazuelos , was a Chilean lawyer, journalist, political figure, and candidate during the 1896 presidential election....
.
The campaign itself was furious and fairly even. Reyes was a member of the Doctrinary Liberal party and boasted of being a "free-thinker". On the other hand, Errázuriz was very popular with the conservatives and belonged to a well-know political family of impeccable catholic credentials. The economic issues also came to the fore: Reyes and his followers were in favor of going back to the metallic conversion, while Errázuriz (whose voting base was heavily influenced by the large land-owners and agricultural producers) was in favor of a variable conversion system that could keep the exchange rate favorable for their exports.
After a very close vote, in which the decision Errázuriz won, the Liberal Alliance refused to recognize the result. The decision was moved to the full congress, where finally Errázuriz prevailed by only two votes.
Electoral vote
| Candidates | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federico Errázuriz Echaurren Federico Errázuriz Echaurren Federico Errázuriz Echaurren was a Chilean political figure. Born in Santiago, he served as President of Chile between 1896 and his death in 1901. Federico Errázuriz was of Basque descent.-Early life:... |
Liberal | 143 | 50.71% |
| Vicente Reyes Palazuelos Vicente Reyes Pedro Vicente Reyes Palazuelos , was a Chilean lawyer, journalist, political figure, and candidate during the 1896 presidential election.... |
Radical Radical Party of Chile Radical Party of Chile may refer to the:*Radical Party *Social Democrat Radical Party... /dissident liberals |
139 | 49.29% |
| Total | 282 | 100% |
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Congress plenary election
| Candidates | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federico Errázuriz Echaurren Federico Errázuriz Echaurren Federico Errázuriz Echaurren was a Chilean political figure. Born in Santiago, he served as President of Chile between 1896 and his death in 1901. Federico Errázuriz was of Basque descent.-Early life:... |
Liberal | 62 | 50.82% |
| Vicente Reyes Palazuelos Vicente Reyes Pedro Vicente Reyes Palazuelos , was a Chilean lawyer, journalist, political figure, and candidate during the 1896 presidential election.... |
Radical Radical Party of Chile Radical Party of Chile may refer to the:*Radical Party *Social Democrat Radical Party... /dissident liberals |
60 | 49.18% |
| Abstentions | 1 | ||
| Total | 122 | 100% |
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