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1960 Cambodian Chief of State election

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A election to determine the Chief of State was held on 13 June or 14 June 1960, after the result of the policy referendum on 5 June were the majority approved the policies of Norodom Sihanouk, like that the new elected Head of State acquires the powers and prerogatives of a sovereign.[5][6] Besides that Sihanouk wasn't yet elected as Chief of State.

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1960 Cambodian Chief of State election

13 June 1960[1] or 14 June 1960[2]
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Candidate Norodom Sihanouk
Party Sangkum

Chief of State before election

Chuop Hell (acting)[3]
Sangkum

Elected Chief of State

Norodom Sihanouk[4]
Sangkum

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Aftermath

Norodom Sihanouk was elected and took office on 14 June, while he was supposed to be the Chief of State for life,[7] he was replaced by Cheng Heng on 18 March 1970, after the success of the coup d'état on the same day.[8][9][10]

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