1998 Israeli presidential election

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1998 Israeli presidential election
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Nominee Ezer Weizman Shaul Amor
Party Labor Likud
Electoral vote 63 49
Percentage 52.5% 40.5%
President before election

Ezer Weizman
Labor

Elected President

Ezer Weizman
Labor

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Elections for the President of Israel were held in the Knesset on 4 March 1998.[1]

It was the first time an incumbent President of Israel was challenged. Shaul Amor stood against Ezer Weizman, but Weizman was re-elected by a vote of 63 to 49.

Results

Candidate Votes
Ezer Weizman 63
Shaul Amor 49
Blank ballots 7
Total 119

References

  1. ^ Previous Presidential Elections Knesset website
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