1883 Transvaal presidential election

Presidential elections were held in Transvaal on 16 April 1883.[1] The election was held after the country's triumvarate leadership, consisting of Paul Kruger, Piet Joubert and Marthinus Wessel Pretorius, was abolished.[1] The result was a victory for Kruger, who was sworn in on 9 May.[1]

Results
Candidate Votes %
Paul Kruger3,43174.5
Piet Joubert1,17125.5
Total4,602100
Source: Encyclopædia Britannica[2]
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References
  1. Paul Kruger is elected President South African History Online
  2. Encyclopædia Britannica 1911, p522

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