Presidential elections were held in the

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in 1864. The

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was the only party to nominate candidates, and the result was a victory for

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.Colombia: Elecciones Presidenciales de 1826 a 1990
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Electoral system

The 1863 constitution changed the electoral system from a direct vote to an indirect vote. The President was now elected on the basis of which candidate received the most votes in each

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, with a candidate required to win in at least five of the nine states to be elected. If no candidate received a majority,

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would elect the President from the main contenders.Elections and Events 1850-1899
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Results

The electors were elected in 1863.

References

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Presidential elections in Colombia

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