Brazilian presidential election, 1891

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The Brazilian presidential election of 1891 was the first presidential election held in Brazil. The president was elected by the Congress and resulted in the election as President of Manuel Deodoro da Fonseca, who had been the provisional president since November 15, 1889, when the monarchy was overthrown.

[edit] Results

Candidates	Votes	%
Manuel Deodoro da Fonseca	129	55.6%
Prudente José de Morais Barros	97	41.8%
Others	6	2.6%
Total	232	100%

[edit] See also

• President of Brazil
• Politics of Brazil
• List of political parties in Brazil

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