Austrian presidential election, 1974
Presidential elections were held in Austria on 23 June 1974 after incumbent President Franz Jonas died on 24 April.[1] The Socialist Party of Austria nominated Foreign Minister Rudolf Kirchschläger,[2] who won the election with a share of 51.7% of the votes. The only competing candidate was the mayor of Innsbruck, Alois Lugger, of the Austrian People's Party.[3]
Results
Summary of the 23 June 1974 Austrian presidential election results
Candidates and affiliated parties |
Votes |
% |
|
Rudolf Kirchschläger |
Non-partisan † |
2,392,367 |
51.7% |
|
Alois Lugger |
Austrian People's Party |
2,238,470 |
48,3% |
Total |
4,630,837 |
100% |
Spoilt and null votes | 102,179 | 2.2% |
Votes cast / turnout | 4,733,016 | 94.1% |
Electorate | 5,031,772 | |
†endorsed by Socialist Party of Austria Source: Austrian ministry of Interior |
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