Presidential elections were held in Honduras in 1860.[1] The result was a victory for José Santos Guardiola, who became the first president elected solely on the basis of the popular vote.[1]
The elections were a contest between conservative incumbent José Santos Guardiola and his liberal vice president José María Lazo Guillén. Guardiola was elected with 90% of the vote.
Following the elections, the General Chamber elected Victoriano Castellanos as Vice President.[1] Guardiola and Castellanos took office on 7 February.[1]