1898 Honduran general election

none General elections were held in Honduras between 30 October and 1 November 1898. Terencio Sierra was elected president with 83% of the vote, marking the first peaceful transfer of power for several decades.Elections and Events 1875-1899 The Library, UC San Diego Background In January 1898 president Policarpo Bonilla convened a group that met at the Palace of Tegucigalpa to select candidates to contest the forthcoming elections. Terencio Sierra was chosen as the presidential candidate and José María Reina as the vice presidential candidate. They were the only candidates to contest the elections. Results President Terencio Sierra Liberal Party 36756 Against 7781 DurónDurón Vice president José María Reina 37546 Against 6862 The Library, UC San Diego References Honduras General Category:Parliamentary elections in Honduras Category:Presidential elections in Honduras Category:Election and referendum articles with incomplete results Category:October 1898 in North America Category:November 1898 in North America