King of Spain
Spain elections · 1870-11-16 · held
King of Spain: historical national election.
Indirect election — selection through an electoral body rather than a direct national popular vote. The record notes explain the selection process.
Results: final · partial coverage · Itemized parliamentary votes; complete ballot denominator not established
| Party / candidate | Elector ballots | Elector ballot share | Seats | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amadeo of Savoy | 191 | — | — | — |
| Federal Republic | 60 | — | — | — |
| Duke of Montpensier | 27 | — | — | — |
| Baldomero Espartero | 8 | — | — | — |
| Alfonso of Bourbon | 2 | — | — | — |
| Unitary Republic | 2 | — | — | — |
| Blank ballots | 19 | — | — | — |
The official Congress historical summary itemizes 309 votes. It does not establish a complete participating-ballot denominator here, so no percentages or missing votes are inferred. This was an indirect election of a monarch by the Cortes, not a popular vote.