Irish presidential election, 1952

Irish presidential election, 1952
Republic of Ireland
25 June 1952
(Unopposed)

 
Nominee Seán T. O'Kelly
Party Fianna Fáil
Popular vote N/A
Percentage N/A

President before election

Seán T. O'Kelly
Fianna Fáil

Elected President

Seán T. O'Kelly
Fianna Fáil

In the Irish presidential election of 1952, the second held since the creation of the office in 1937, the outgoing president, Seán T. O'Kelly decided to seek a second term. No party opposed him, though independent satirist Eoin (the Pope) O'Mahony tried and failed to be nominated. With only one nominated candidate, O'Kelly was re-elected without the need to hold a poll.[1]

Result

Irish presidential election, 1952
Party Candidate 1st Pref % Seat Count
Fianna Fáil Seán T. O'Kelly Unopposed

See also

References

  1. "Presidential Election 25 June 1952". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 4 December 2009.
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