Presidential and vice-presidential elections were held in

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on 1 March 1922.

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(2005) ''Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume II'', p173 The result was a victory for Artur Bernardes of the

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, who received 56% of the vote.Nohlen, p231

Results

President

Vice-president

Aftermath

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died before being sworn in as Vice President. A second vice-presidential election was held on 22 August, which was won by

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References

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