Brazilian presidential election, 1891
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The Brazilian presidential election of 1891 was the first presidential election held in Brazil. The president was elected by the Congress and resulted in the election as President of Manuel Deodoro da Fonseca, who had been the provisional president since November 15, 1889, when the monarchy was overtrhown.
[edit] Results
| Candidates | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Manuel Deodoro da Fonseca | 129 | 55.6% |
| Prudente José de Morais Barros | 97 | 41.8% |
| Others | 6 | 2.6% |
| Total | 232 | 100% |
