Confederate States presidential election, 1951 (Enduring Schism)

The Confederate States presidential election of 1951 was the sixteenth election held for President of the Confederate States. It was won by Harry F. Byrd of the Conservative Party, who defeated James F. Byrnes of the Democratic Party and Olin D. Johnston of the Citizens' Party.

Citizens' Party
The nomination of the Citizens' Party was won by Olin D. Johnston, former Governor of South Carolina. His running mate was Eugene Siler, Representative from Kentucky.

Conservative Party
The nomination of the Conservative Party was won by Harry F. Byrd, Senator from North Carolina. His running mate was J. Strom Thurmond, Senator from South Carolina.

Democratic Party
The nomination of the Democratic Party was won by Vice President James F. Byrnes, former Governor of South Carolina. His running mate was Colgate W. Darden, Governor of Virginia.