1917 Mexican general election

1917 Mexican general election

11 March 1917

Presidential election

Nominee Venustiano Carranza Pablo González Garza Party Liberal Constitutionalist Democratic League Popular vote 797,305 11,615 Percentage 97.17% 1.42%

President before election Position vacant Venustiano Carranza as Head of the Executive Power Elected President Venustiano Carranza Liberal Constitutionalist

General elections were held in Mexico on 11 March 1917. The presidential election resulted in an overwhelming victory for Venustiano Carranza of the Liberal Constitutionalist Party, who received 97% of the vote.

Results

President

Candidate		Party	Votes	%
	Venustiano Carranza	Liberal Constitutionalist Party	797,305	97.17
	Pablo González Garza	The Democratic League	11,615	1.42
	Álvaro Obregón	Independent	4,008	0.49
Other candidates			7,557	0.92
Total			820,485	100.00
Source: Ramírez Rancaño