(Latin Steampunk) 1841 Riograndense general election

The 1841 Riograndense general election was the first election of the newly independent Riograndense Republic. Held on April 3, 1841 this election determined the makeup of both houses of the General Assembly, the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies. The upper house, the Senate, was indirectly elected through by the country's local assemblies while the Chamber of Deputies was directly elected from 24 constituencies. Voting was restricted to Catholic males that met certain wealth requirements, limiting the electorate to the country's rich and powerful.

The Republican Party, heir to the Farroupilha Party that had organized the Revolution and led the country through the Independence War, gained a massive victory. Their widespread support led to them gaining a majority of seats in both houses. As per the constitution, the presidential election was held in 1843, leading to the election of José Gomes Vardim.