Iceland presidential election 1968
Iceland elections · 1968-06-30 · held
Kristján Eldjárn elected President of Iceland.
Results: final · complete coverage · Valid popular candidate votes; blank and invalid ballots excluded
Turnout: 92.2%
| Party / candidate | Votes | Vote share | Seats | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristján Eldjárn Independent — Elected | 67544 | 65.6% | — | — |
| Gunnar Thoroddsen Independent | 35428 | 34.4% | — | — |
Blank and rejected ballots are excluded from result shares. Colours are a display palette. Unknown figures remain unreported. Candidates stand for the presidency as individuals; no personal ideology is inferred from former party membership. A plurality in a single popular ballot elects the president.