The 1975 Czechoslovak presidential election took place on 29 May 1975.
Gustáv Husák was elected the new president.[1]
Background
The health of the incumbent president
Ludvík Svoboda was getting worse and members of the
Communist Party of Czechoslovakia concluded that he won't finish his second term.
Vasil Bilak and
Gustáv Husák were suggested for the position. Bilak had stronger support but Husák's influence increased thanks to Bilak's authoritarian behaviour.[2]
The 1975 Czechoslovak presidential election took place on 29 May 1975.
Gustáv Husák was elected the new president.[1]
Background
The health of the incumbent president
Ludvík Svoboda was getting worse and members of the
Communist Party of Czechoslovakia concluded that he won't finish his second term.
Vasil Bilak and
Gustáv Husák were suggested for the position. Bilak had stronger support but Husák's influence increased thanks to Bilak's authoritarian behaviour.[2]