1944 Icelandic presidential election

1944 Icelandic presidential election

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

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.

Results

Candidate		Party	Votes	%
	Sveinn Björnsson	Independent	30	85.71
	Jón Sigurðsson	Independent	5	14.29
Total			35	100.00
Valid votes			35	70.00
Invalid/blank votes			15	30.00
Total votes			50	100.00
Registered voters/turnout			52	96.15
Source: Kjarninn