1968 Icelandic presidential election explained

Country:Iceland
Type:presidential
Previous Election:1964 Icelandic presidential election
Previous Year:1964
Next Election:1972 Icelandic presidential election
Next Year:1972
Election Date:30 June 1968
Image1:Kristján Eldjárn (1982).jpg
Nominee1:Kristján Eldjárn
Popular Vote1:67,544
Percentage1:65.59%
Nominee2:Gunnar Thoroddsen
Popular Vote2:35,428
Percentage2:34.41%
President
Before Election:Ásgeir Ásgeirsson
After Election:Kristján Eldjárn

Presidential elections were held in Iceland on 30 June 1968.[1] The result was a victory for Kristján Eldjárn, who received 66% of the vote.[2]

Electoral system

The President of Iceland is elected in one round by first-past-the-post voting.

Notes and References

  1. [Dieter Nohlen]
  2. Nohlen & Stöver, p979