1998 Cypriot presidential election

1998 Cypriot presidential election

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Candidate Glafcos Clerides Georgios Iacovou Party DISY Independent Popular vote 206,879 200,222 Percentage 50.82% 49.18%

President before election Glafcos Clerides DISY Elected President Glafcos Clerides DISY

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Presidential elections were held in Cyprus on 8 February 1998, with a second round on 15 February.^[1] The result was a victory for Glafcos Clerides of the Democratic Rally after he finished as runner-up behind George Iacovou (who was supported by AKEL and the Democratic Party)^[2] in the first round. Voter turnout was 92% in the first round and 93% in the second.^[2]