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