1853 Riograndense general election (Rags to Riches)

The 1853 Riograndense general election was held on August 21, 1853 to elect the country's third president and third legislature. The Liberal Party nominated the extremely popular revolutionary general Antônio de Sousa Neto as candidate, leading to a significantly more important share of the vote for the ruling party.

Background
The elections were held in the context of new social reforms promoted by the Liberal Party. These reforms included universal male suffrage and the creation of municipalities, thus establishing local government. The Liberal Party vowed to continue the stability of the country, which was largely supported by the population.