1934 Estonian State Elder election

The elections of the State Elder in Estonia were scheduled for 22 and 23 April 1934. They were to take place on the basis of the new constitution that entered into force on 24 January of the same year and were the first direct head of state elections in the history of Estonia, as the previous heads of state were elected by the Riigikogu together with other members of the Estonian Government. However, the elections were never held due to a coup on 12 March by three of the four main candidates.

1934 Estonian State Elder election
Intended for 23–23 April
 
Nominee Andres Larka Johan Laidoner
Party Vaps Movement Union of Settlers and Smallholders
Signatures received 62,270 38,066
 
Nominee Konstantin Päts August Rei
Party Union of Settlers and Smallholders Socialist Workers' Party
Signatures received 18,501 4,983
State Elder before election

Konstantin Päts
Union of Settlers and Smallholders

 Elected State Elder

Election suspended

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