1832 Colombian presidential election

none 1832 Colombian presidential election Colombia Flag of New Granada (1830-1834).svg 1830 1833 9 March 1832 Indirect presidential elections were held in the Republic of New Granada on 9 March 1832. Francisco de Paula Santander was elected president, whilst José Ignacio de Márquez was elected vice president. Background Joaquín Mosquera was elected President in May 1830, but was forced out of office on 4 September that year under pressure from the military. General Rafael Urdaneta was appointed interim president the following day whilst a response from former President Simón Bolívar on whether he would return to the Presidency was awaited. However, he refused to accept the post, and gave his support to Urdaneta. Bolívar died in December.Elections and Events 1810-1849 The Library, UC San Diego Following a brief civil war in early 1831, Urdaneta left office and elections were held for a Constituent Assembly. A new constitution was drafted, and the Assembly elected an interim President to serve until the first normal term of office would start on 1 April 1833. Results President Francisco de Paula Santander 49 Joaquín Mosquera 6 Others 10 Historia electoral colombianaHistoria electoral colombiana, La Registraduría, 1991, p101 Vice President After fifteen rounds of voting, José Ignacio de Márquez was elected with 42 votes to the 20 received by José María Obando. References Colombia Category:Presidential elections in Colombia President Category:March 1832