1985 Iranian Presidential Election
16 August 1985 · The first republic
Ali Khamenei won with 87.90% against Mahmoud Kashani on 10.10%. Turnout 54.8%.
Held in wartime. This election took place while the country was engaged in Iran–Iraq War (1980–1988). Conflicts →
The Guardian Council vets every candidate before the vote, so the field is settled before the campaign begins.
President before
Ali Khamenei
IRP
President (re-elected)
Ali Khamenei
IRP
Winning share
87.9%
Turnout
54.8%
The result
Ali Khamenei
Islamic Republican Party · ۱۲٬۲۰۳٬۸۷۰ votes
87.90%
share
Mahmoud Kashani
Islamic Republican Party · ۱٬۴۰۲٬۴۱۶ votes
10.10%
share
Habibollah Asgaroladi
Islamic Republican Party · ۲۸۳٬۲۹۷ votes
2.00%
share