1949 Israeli presidential election

Indirect presidential elections were held in Israel on 16 February 1949 to elect the first president of the State of Israel. The president was elected by the 120 members of the Knesset and would replace the president of the Provisional State Council as head of state.

1949 Israeli presidential election
16 February 1949
 
Nominee Chaim Weizmann Joseph Klausner
Party General Zionists Independent
Electoral vote 83 15
Elected President

Chaim Weizmann

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