1968 Czechoslovak or Czech Presidential Election

30 March 1968 · The communist presidency

Ludvík Svoboda won with 97.58% against Abstain on 2.08%.

Ludvík Svoboda was the sole nominee; the only departure from a unanimous communist-era vote was six recorded abstentions rather than a rival candidate.

President before

Antonín Novotný

KSČ

Elected President

Ludvík Svoboda

KSČ

Winning share

97.6%

Turnout

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The result

Ludvík Svoboda
282 votes
97.58%
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Abstain
6 votes
2.08%
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