General elections were held in Gran Colombia in 1825 to elect the presidency and Congress.Elections and Events 1810-1849 The Library, UC San Diego The result was a victory for Simón Bolívar, who received 582 of the 608 votes.Colombia: Elecciones Presidenciales de 1826 a 1990 Political Database of the Americas Francisco de Paula Santander was elected vice president.
Electoral system The 1821 constitution provided for a system where Provincial Assemblies elected the president and vice president. If no candidate received a majority of the vote, an election would be held in the Congress.
Results President
Vice President
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