1920 Ecuadorian presidential election explained

Country:Ecuador
Type:presidential
Previous Election:1916 Ecuadorian presidential election
Previous Year:1916
Next Election:1924 Ecuadorian presidential election
Next Year:1924
Election Date:January 11, 1920
Image1:Dr Jose Luis Tamayoc Foto Oficial.jpg
Nominee1:José Luis Tamayo
Party1:Liberal
Popular Vote1:126,945
Percentage1:99.09%
Nominee2:Gonzalo Córdova
Party2:Liberal
Popular Vote2:772
Percentage2:0.56%
President
Before Election:Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno
Before Party:Liberal
After Election:José Luis Tamayo
After Party:Liberal

Presidential elections were held in Ecuador on January 11, 1920.[1] [2] The result was a victory for José Luis Tamayo, who received 99% of the vote.[3]

Notes and References

  1. "Liberal Candidate Leads in Election in Ecuador", New York Daily Herald, January 13, 1920, p12
  2. "Tamayo Ecuador President— Liberal Winner by Vote of 95,000 in Elections Last Week", Washington Post, January 20, 1920, p6
  3. [Dieter Nohlen]