Presidential elections were held in
Poland on February 5, 1947, the last presidential elections until
1989. The president had to be elected by the newly formed
Legislative Sejm among presented candidates. However, the only standing figure was
Bolesław Bierut. Bierut received 408 votes,[1] with the opposition
Polish People's Party voting against by casting blank (24) or invalid (1) votes.[2]
Presidential elections were held in
Poland on February 5, 1947, the last presidential elections until
1989. The president had to be elected by the newly formed
Legislative Sejm among presented candidates. However, the only standing figure was
Bolesław Bierut. Bierut received 408 votes,[1] with the opposition
Polish People's Party voting against by casting blank (24) or invalid (1) votes.[2]