1929 Greek presidential election explained

Country:Second Hellenic Republic
Type:presidential
Previous Election:1926 Greek presidential election
Previous Year:1926
Next Election:1933 Greek presidential election
Next Year:1933
Election Date:14 December 1929
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Nominee1:Alexandros Zaimis
Party1:Independent
Electoral Vote1:257
Percentage1:78.59%
Nominee2:Georgios Kafantaris
Electoral Vote2:22
Percentage2:6.73%
President
Before Election:Pavlos Kountouriotis
Before Party:Independent
After Election:Alexandros Zaimis
After Party:Independent

Indirect presidential elections were held in Greece on 14 December 1929, following the resignation of President Pavlos Kountouriotis. Former six-time prime minister and incumbent acting President since 10 December 1929, Alexandros Zaimis defeated former short-term prime minister Georgios Kafantaris in a vote conducted by the Greek Parliament and Senate.[1]

Zaimis was sworn in for his first full term as the third President of the Second Hellenic Republic that same day.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alexander Zaimis . sansimera.gr . 26 June 2023.
  2. Web site: Countries Go-Gu . rulers.org . 26 June 2023.