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A referendum on José María Medina remaining President was held in Honduras on 26 March 1870. The proposal was approved by 95.15% of voters. However, two years later he was ousted from power after a revolt by the Liberals.
Background
Medina was elected President in 1864. According to the 1848 constitution he was eligible for a second term in office. However in 1865 Medina convened a Constitutional Convention, which adopted a new constitution on 18 September. This restricted the President to a single term in office, as well as making the National Congress unicameral. The Convention made Medina the provisional President, which was confirmed in a December 1865 election.
In order to win a second term after the adoption of the new constitution. He convened a new Convention, which approved the changes to the constitution and also elected him President for a second term. However, following protests, he held a plebiscite on the issue.