1966 Irish presidential election

The 1966 Irish presidential election was the fifth election in Ireland and was held on Wednesday, 1 June 1966. Incumbent president Éamon de Valera, 83 and with a rapidly deteriorating eyesight, standing for Fianna Fáil was narrowly re-elected, with Fine Gael candidate Tom O'Higgins coming within 1% (or 10,718 votes) of defeating de Valera.

1966 Irish presidential election
1 June 1966
Turnout65.3%
 
FG
Nominee Éamon de Valera Tom O'Higgins
Party Fianna Fáil Fine Gael
Popular vote 558,861 548,144
Final percentage 50.5% 49.5%
President before election

Éamon de Valera
Fianna Fáil

 Elected President

Éamon de Valera
Fianna Fáil

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