Cypriot presidential election, 1959

Cypriot presidential election, 1959
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Presidential elections were held in Cyprus for the first time on 13 December 1959.[1] Only two candidates contested the election; Makarios III, who was backed by EOKA and John Klerides, who was supported by AKEL.[2] The result was a victory for Makarios III, who won 66.8% of the vote, although he did not take office until 16 August 1960.[3] Voter turnout was 91.2%.[2]

Results

Candidate Votes %
Makarios III 144,501 66.8
John Klerides 77,753 33.2
Invalid/blank votes 1,702
Total 217,956 100
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. ^ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p438 ISBN 9873832956097
  2. ^ a b Nohlen & Stöver, p445
  3. ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p430

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