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 Clerides, a member of the Democratic Union,[2] who was also supported by AKEL.[3] 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.[4] Voter turnout was 91.2%.[3]

Fazıl Küçük was the only candidate for Vice-President, and was elected unopposed.[2]

Results

Candidate Votes %
Makarios III144,50166.8
John Clerides71,75333.2
Invalid/blank votes1,702–
Total217,956100
Registered voters/turnout238,87991.2
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. ↑ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p438 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. 1 2 Marshall William Conley (1967) Political Community and Social Conflict: Cyprus
  3. 1 2 Nohlen & Stöver, p445
  4. ↑ Nohlen & Stöver, p430
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