1973 Cypriot presidential election

Presidential elections were due to be held in Cyprus on 18 February 1973.[1] However, as incumbent President Makarios III was the only candidate, the elections were not held and Makarios III was automatically declared the winner.[2]

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A separate election for Vice President of Cyprus took place. Rauf Denktaş stood unopposed and was elected.

Electoral system

The elections were held using a two-round system; if no candidate received over 50% of the vote in the first round, a second round was to be held between the top two candidates. The constitution required the President of Cyprus to be a Greek Cypriot and the Vice-President to be a Turkish Cypriot. Greek Cypriots elected the President and Turkish Cypriots elected the Vice-President.[3]

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References
  1. Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p438 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 03-02-14 Cyprus News Agency
  3. The Elections (President and Vice-President) of the Republic laws 1959 to 2017 Legislation Online
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