West German presidential election, 1974
An indirect presidential election was held in West Germany on 23 May 1974. Though not term limited, incumbent Gustav Heinemann chose not to seek a second term. The government parties (SPD and FDP) nominated Vice-Chancellor Walter Scheel; the Christian Democratic Union nominated Richard von Weizsäcker. Scheel won the election by 32 votes on the first ballot. He served as president until 1979. Weizsäcker would later serve as president from 1984 to 1994.
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West German presidential election, 1974
An indirect presidential election was held in West Germany on 23 May 1974. Though not term limited, incumbent Gustav Heinemann chose not to seek a second term. The government parties (SPD and FDP) nominated Vice-Chancellor Walter Scheel; the Christian Democratic Union nominated Richard von Weizsäcker. Scheel won the election by 32 votes on the first ballot. He served as president until 1979. Weizsäcker would later serve as president from 1984 to 1994.
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An indirect presidential elect ...... s president from 1984 to 1994.
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Bei der Wahl zum deutschen Bun ...... sversammlung wieder in Berlin.
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Una elección presidencial indi ...... l se reúne de nuevo en Berlín.
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Wybory prezydenckie w Niemczec ...... pierwszej rundzie głosowania.
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start date
1974-05-23
title
West German presidential election, 1974
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after party
Free Democratic Party
before party
Social Democratic Party of Germany
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electoral vote
next election
West German presidential election, 1979
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party
Christian Democratic Union
Free Democratic Party
previous election
West German presidential election, 1969
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type
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An indirect presidential elect ...... s president from 1984 to 1994.
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Bei der Wahl zum deutschen Bun ...... ter zum Bundeskanzler gewählt.
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Una elección presidencial indi ...... sidente desde 1984 hasta 1994.
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Wybory prezydenckie w Niemczec ...... pierwszej rundzie głosowania.
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label
Elección presidencial de Alemania Occidental de 1974
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Wahl des deutschen Bundespräsidenten 1974
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West German presidential election, 1974
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Wybory prezydenckie w Niemczech w 1974 roku
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