1971 Austrian presidential election
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Presidential elections were held in Austria on 25 April 1971.[1] The result was a victory for incumbent President Franz Jonas of the Socialist Party, who received 53% of the vote. Voter turnout was 95%.[2]
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25 April 1971
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Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Jonas | Socialist Party of Austria | 2,487,239 | 52.78 | |
| Kurt Waldheim | Austrian People's Party | 2,224,809 | 47.22 | |
| Total | 4,712,048 | 100.00 | ||
| Valid votes | 4,712,048 | 98.42 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 75,658 | 1.58 | ||
| Total votes | 4,787,706 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 5,024,324 | 95.29 | ||
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||||
