1944 Icelandic presidential election

1944 Icelandic presidential election

17 June 1944 (1944-06-17) 1945 →
Majority of the 52 Althing votes required
Nominee Sveinn Björnsson Jón Sigurðsson Electoral vote 30 5 Percentage 85.71% 14.29% Nominators Independence, Progressive Socialist
Regent before election Sveinn Björnsson Elected President Sveinn Björnsson

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Indirect presidential elections were held in Iceland on 17 June 1944 following the approval of a new constitution and the transition of the country to a republic the previous month. Sveinn Björnsson was elected and appointed by the Parliament for a one-year term.^[1]