1827 Chilean presidential election

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Presidential elections were held in

decided by vote to elect a new president.

Following the coup d'état by Colonel Enrique Campino and the resignation of vice president and acting president —since Manuel Blanco Encalada's resignation— Agustín Eyzaguirre, Congress petitioned General Ramón Freire to take the seat of president on January 30, 1827.

On February 5, Freire presented his resignation before Congress, which decided to elect a new president of the Republic on February 13. The Congress elected Freire as the new president with 37 votes, and

, so the election was only a sign of appreciation towards him.

Pinto's election, although won with a scant majority, signified a great victory for the liberals.

Results

President

Candidate	Votes	%
Ramón Freire	37
Total
Registered voters/turnout	48	–
Source: Chilean Election Database

Vice President

Candidate	Votes	%
Francisco Antonio Pinto	37
Total
Registered voters/turnout	48	–
Source: Chilean Election Database