1914 Elections & Political Transitions Events — Verified Historical Highlights

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10 Feb Colombia's first direct presidential election since 1860: On February 10, 1914, Colombia held its first direct presidential election since 1860, following constitutional reforms in 1910. José Vicente Concha of the Conservative Party won with 89.1% of the vote and assumed office on August 7, 1914. source: en.wikipedia.org
23 Feb Bulgarian parliamentary elections held on February 23, 1914: Parliamentary elections were held in Bulgaria on February 23, 1914. The Liberal Concentration, an alliance of the Liberal Party, the People's Liberal Party, and the Young Liberals Party, secured a majority by winning 126 of the 245 seats in the National Assembly. Voter turnout was 67%. source: en.wikipedia.org
08 Mar Spanish general elections held: On March 8, 1914, Spain conducted general elections to the Cortes Generales, with all 408 seats in the Congress of Deputies contested. The elections were part of the Turno Pacifico system, facilitating a routine transfer of power between the Liberal and Conservative parties. source: en.wikipedia.org
10 May French General Elections of 1914: The French general elections of 1914 were held on May 10, 1914, resulting in a victory for the French Socialist Party, which secured a majority in the Chamber of Deputies. source: en.wikipedia.org

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