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1888 Transvaal presidential election

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Presidential elections were held in Transvaal in 1888.[1] The result was a victory for Paul Kruger,[1] who defeated Piet Joubert by a wide margin.[2]

Results

Candidate Votes %
Paul Kruger 4,483 84.3
Piet Joubert 834 15.7
Total 5,317 100
Source: De Souza[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Encyclopædia Britannica 1911, p931
  2. ^ Francis Hugh De Souza (2004) A question of treason Kiaat Creations, p38
  3. ^ De Souza, p247