1958 Lebanese presidential election

An indirect presidential election was held in the Parliament of Lebanon in 1958 following the crisis. The Parliament of Lebanon elected the commander of the armed forces Fouad Chehab as the next president of Lebanon on 31 July 1958 to succeed Camille Chamoun. Chehab was elected on the second ballot in a 48–7 vote. He defeated Raymond Eddé.

1958 Lebanese presidential election
31 July 1958
 
Nominee Fouad Chehab Raymond Eddé
Party Independent Lebanese National Bloc
Electoral vote 48 7
Percentage 87.27% 12.73%
President before election

Camille Chamoun
Constitutional Bloc

 Elected President

Fouad Chehab
Independent

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