Presidential elections were held in the United States of Colombia in 1871 and 1872. The result was a victory for Manuel Murillo Toro of the Liberal Party.Colombia: Elecciones Presidenciales de 1826 a 1990 Political Database of the Americas
Electoral system The 1863 constitution changed the electoral system from a direct vote to an indirect vote. The President was now elected on the basis of which candidate received the most votes in each state, with a candidate required to win in at least five of the nine states to be elected. If no candidate received a majority, Congress would elect the President from the main contenders.Elections and Events 1850-1899 The Library, UC San Diego
Results CandidatePartyStates won Manuel Murillo ToroLiberal Party6 Manuel María MallarinoConservative Party2 Julián Trujillo LargachaLiberal Party1Total9Source: PDBA
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