1998 Israeli presidential election

Elections for the President of Israel were held in the Knesset on 4 March 1998.[1]

1998 Israeli presidential election
4 March 1998
 
Nominee Ezer Weizman Shaul Amor
Party Labor Likud
Electoral vote 63 49
Percentage 52.5% 40.5%
President before election

Ezer Weizman
Labor

 Elected President

Ezer Weizman
Labor

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It was the first time an incumbent President of Israel was challenged. Shaul Amor stood against Ezer Weizman, but Weizman was re-elected by a vote of 63 to 49.

Results
Candidate Votes
Ezer Weizman63
Shaul Amor49
Blank ballots7
Total119

References
  1. Previous Presidential Elections Knesset website
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