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