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 | 87.90% |
| Mahmoud Kashani | Islamic Republican Party | ۱٬۴۰۲٬۴۱۶ | 10.10% |
| Habibollah Asgaroladi | Islamic Republican Party | ۲۸۳٬۲۹۷ | 2.00% |