1983 Israeli presidential election

1983 Israeli presidential election

22 March 1983

File:Chaim-herzog.jpg Nominee Chaim Herzog Menachem Elon Party Alignment Independent Electoral vote 61 57

President before election Yitzhak Navon Alignment Elected President Chaim Herzog Alignment

Elections for the President of Israel were held in the Knesset on 22 March 1983.

History

Yitzhak Navon, elected in 1978, turned down the opportunity to run for a second term of office. Chaim Herzog was elected by the Knesset to serve as the sixth President of Israel, by a vote of 61 to 57. He was opposed by Menachem Elon, the candidate of the right and the government coalition. Herzog's term began on 5 May. He held office until 1993, when Ezer Weizman was elected President.

Results

Candidate	Votes
Chaim Herzog	61
Menachem Elon	57
Blank ballots	2
Total	120