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1947 Polish presidential election

1947 Polish presidential election

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Presidential elections were held in Poland on February 5, 1947, the last presidential elections until 1989. The president had to be elected by the newly formed Legislative Sejm among presented candidates. However, the only standing figure was Bolesław Bierut. Bierut received 408 votes,[1] with the opposition Polish People's Party voted against by casting blank (24) or invalid (1) votes.[2]

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  1. [1]
    "Bierut is elected Polish president". The Montana Standard. 6 February 1947. p. 6.
  2. [2]
    Kronika XX wieku, Warsaw 1991, p. 692
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