1873 Guatemalan general election

Presidential elections were held in Guatemala in November 1873. The result was a victory for Justo Rufino Barrios.

1873 Guatemalan general election

November 1873

Nominee Justo Rufino Barrios Miguel García Granados Party Liberal Liberal Home state San Marcos Popular vote 6,570 1,400 Percentage 82.43% 17.57%

President before election Miguel García Granados Liberal President-elect Justo Rufino Barrios Liberal

Results

Candidate		Party	Votes	%
	Justo Rufino Barrios	Liberal Party	6,570	82.43
	Miguel García Granados	Liberal Party	1,400	17.57
Total			7,970	100.00

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