1968 Israeli presidential election

An election for President of Israel was held in the Knesset on 26 March 1968.[1] Zalman Shazar, who was elected in 1963 following the death of Yitzhak Ben-Zvi, ran unopposed for the position. Shazar's second term began on the day of the election. He would hold this position until 1973, when Ephraim Katzir was elected as the new President.

1968 Israeli presidential election

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NomineeZalman Shazar
PartyLabor
Electoral vote86

Results

CandidatePartyVotes%
Zalman ShazarIsraeli Labor Party86100.00
Total86100.00
Valid votes8678.18
Invalid votes00.00
Blank votes2421.82
Total votes110100.00
Registered voters/turnout12091.67

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