1962 Finnish presidential election

Two-stage presidential elections were held in Finland in 1962. On 15 and 16 January the public elected presidential electors to an electoral college. They in turn elected the President. The result was a victory for Urho Kekkonen, who won on the first ballot. The turnout for the popular vote was 81.5%.

1962 Finnish presidential election

15–16 January 1962
 
Candidate Urho Kekkonen Paavo Aitio Rafael Paasio
Party Agrarian SKDL SDP
Electoral vote 199 62 37
Popular vote 1,394,886 451,750 289,366

President before election

Urho Kekkonen
Agrarian

Elected President

Urho Kekkonen
Agrarian

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