1870 Honduran presidential referendum

A referendum on José María Medina remaining President was held in Honduras on 26 March 1870.[1] The proposal was approved by 95.15% of the voters.[1] However, two years later he was ousted from power after a revolt by the Liberals.[1]

Background

Medina was elected President in 1864.[1] According to the 1848 constitution he was eligible for a second term in office.[1] However in 1865 Medina convened a Constitutional Convention, which adopted a new constitution on 18 September.[1] This restricted the President to a single term in office, as well as making the National Congress unicameral.[1] The Convention made Medina the provisional President, which was confirmed in a December 1865 election.[1]

In order to win a second term after the adoption of the new constitution. He convened a new Convention, which approved the changes to the constitution and also elected him President for a second term.[1] However, following protests, he held a plebiscite on the issue.[1]

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	10,649	95.15
Against	542	4.85
Invalid/blank votes		–
Total	11,191	100
Registered voters/turnout	25,000
Source: Direct Democracy

References

1. Honduras, 26 March 1870: José María Medina remaining President Direct Democracy (in German)