1983 Israeli presidential election
An election for President of Israel was held in the Knesset on 22 March 1983.[1]
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History
Yitzhak Navon, elected in 1978, turned down the opportunity to run for a second term of office. Chaim Herzog was elected by the Knesset to serve as the sixth President of Israel, by a vote of 61 to 57. He was opposed by Menachem Elon, the candidate of the right and the government coalition. Herzog's term began on 5 May. He held office until 1993, when Ezer Weizman was elected president.
Results
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| Chaim Herzog | 61 |
| Menachem Elon | 57 |
| Blank ballots | 2 |
| Total | 120 |
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