1904 Guatemalan presidential election

Presidential elections were held in Guatemala in July 1904. The result was a victory for Manuel Estrada Cabrera, who received all but three of the valid votes. He assumed the presidency on 15 March 1905.

1904 Guatemalan presidential election

July 1904

Nominee Manuel Estrada Cabrera Manuel Barillas Party Liberal Liberal Home state Quetzaltenango Quetzaltenango Popular vote 548,830 3 Percentage 100% 0.00%

President before election Manuel Estrada Cabrera Liberal President-elect Manuel Estrada Cabrera Liberal

Results

Candidate		Party	Votes	%
	Manuel Estrada Cabrera	Liberal Party	548,830	100.00
	Manuel Barillas	Liberal Party	3	0.00
Total			548,833	100.00

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