Iceland presidential election 1944
Iceland elections · 1944-06-17 · held
Sveinn Björnsson elected the first President of Iceland by the Althing.
Indirect election — selection through an electoral body rather than a direct national popular vote. The record notes explain the selection process.
Results: final · complete coverage · Valid ballots cast by members of the Althing; not a popular election
Elector participation: 96.15%
| Party / candidate | Elector ballots | Elector ballot share | Seats | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sveinn Björnsson Independent — Elected | — | 85.71% | — | 30 |
| Jón Sigurðsson Independent | — | 14.29% | — | 5 |
Blank and rejected ballots are excluded from result shares. Colours are a display palette. Unknown figures remain unreported. Parliament selected the first president for a one-year term. The 35 valid candidate ballots exclude 15 blank or invalid ballots. Turnout describes parliamentary participation, not a national electorate.