1919 Honduran general election

General elections were held in Honduras between 26 and 28 October 1919. Rafael López Gutiérrez of the Liberal Party won the presidential election with 81% of the vote.

Results

President

Candidate		Party	Votes	%
	Rafael López Gutiérrez	Liberal Party	79,068	80.58
	Alberto de Jesús Membreño	National Democratic Party	18,582	18.94
Other candidates			474	0.48
Total			98,124	100.00
Source: Durón

Vice President

Candidate		Party	Votes	%
	José María Ochoa Velásquez	Liberal Party	79,073	80.63
	Antonio Madrid	National Democratic Party	18,430	18.79
Other candidates			560	0.57
Total			98,063	100.00
Source: Durón, Boletín legislativo

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