Honduran presidential referendum, 1870

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A referendum on José María Medina remaining President was held in Honduras on 26 March 1870.^[1] The proposal was approved by 95.15% of voters.^[1] However, two years later he was ousted from power after a revolt by the Liberals.^[1]

Background

Medina was elected President in 1864.^[1] According to the 1848 constitution he was eligible for a second term in office.^[1] However in 1865 Medina convened a Constitutional Convention, which adopted a new constitution on 18 September.^[1] This restricted the President to a single term in office, as well as making the National Congress unicameral.^[1] The Convention made Medina the provisional President, which was confirmed in a December 1865 election.^[1]

In order to win a second term after the adoption of the new constitution. He convened a new Convention, which approved the changes to the constitution and also elected him President for a second term.^[1] However, following protests, he held a plebiscite on the issue.^[1]

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	10,649	95.15
Against	542	4.85
Invalid/blank votes		–
Total	11,191	100
Registered voters/turnout	25,000
Source: Direct Democracy

References

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Honduras, 26 March 1870: José María Medina remaining President Direct Democracy (German)

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Referendums	1870

See also: Elections in the Federal Republic of Central America

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