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South Africa presidential election 1994

South Africa elections · 1994-05-09 · held

Nelson Mandela was elected President of South Africa by the National Assembly without opposition.

Indirect election — selection through an electoral body rather than a direct national popular vote. The record notes explain the selection process.

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Results: final · complete coverage · Valid National Assembly presidential ballots; no national popular vote

South Africa presidential election 1994 — recorded results
Party / candidateElector ballotsElector ballot shareSeatsElectoral votes
Nelson Mandela
African National Congress — Elected
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The President is elected by members of the National Assembly. This record covers the parliamentary selection, not the general election or the inauguration. A sole nominee was declared elected without a counted contest; votes, vote share and turnout are therefore blank.

Sources & further reading

Inter-Parliamentary Union — historical election record