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1997 Slovenian presidential election

1997 Slovenian presidential election

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Nominee Milan Kučan Janez Podobnik Party Independent SLS Popular vote 578,925 191,645 Percentage 55.54% 18.39%

President before election Milan Kučan Independent Elected President Milan Kučan Independent

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Presidential elections were held in Slovenia on 23 November 1997. The result was a victory for incumbent Milan Kučan, who won 55.54% of the vote. Voter turnout was 68.65%.^[1]