Portugal presidential election 1972
Portugal elections · 1972-07-25 · held
Presidential ballot in the electoral college.
Indirect election — selection through an electoral body rather than a direct national popular vote. The record notes explain the selection process.
Results: final · partial coverage · Votes cast by parliamentarians or electoral-college members; shares include blank/invalid ballots
| Party / candidate | Elector ballots | Elector ballot share | Seats | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Américo Tomás People's National Action — Elected | 616 | 95.5% | — | — |
Indirect election: candidate votes are parliamentary or electoral-college ballots, not public votes. Public turnout and previous seat counts do not apply. 645 ballots were cast in this round, including 29 blank or invalid ballots. Held under Estado Novo with a regime-controlled electoral college and a sole candidate.