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Iceland historian Johannesson tipped to be voted president Iceland historian Johannesson claims victory in presidential election
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Iceland is voting in a presidential election which a historian with no experience of public office is favourite to win. Historian and political newcomer Gudni Johannesson has claimed victory in Iceland's presidential election.
Gudni Johannesson is expected to replace Olafur Ragnar Grímsson, who has held the office since 1996. With 32% of votes counted, Mr Johannesson had won 37.8%, broadcaster RUV said, ahead of businesswoman Halla Tomasdottir on 29.9%.
Some 10% of Iceland's population is thought to be in France watching the country's footballers at Euro 2016. "All the votes have not been counted, but I think we have won," Mr Johannesson said.
The Icelandic consulate in France is flying ballot papers to the team hotel in Annecy so that the players can vote. Mr Johannesson was widely tipped to replace Olafur Ragnar Grímsson, who has held the office since 1996.
About 10% of the island's population is thought to be in France watching the country's footballers at Euro 2016.
The Icelandic consulate in France flew ballot papers to the team's hotel in Annecy so that the players could vote on Saturday.
However there are no such arrangements for Icelandic fans in France and that could mean a voter turnout of under 65%, low for the Nordic nation, local reports say.However there are no such arrangements for Icelandic fans in France and that could mean a voter turnout of under 65%, low for the Nordic nation, local reports say.
The presidency is a largely ceremonial post. Iceland's presidency is a largely ceremonial post.
The election comes amid disenchantment with the political elite, some of whom were alleged to hold offshore accounts in the Panama Papers investigation into tax evasion.The election comes amid disenchantment with the political elite, some of whom were alleged to hold offshore accounts in the Panama Papers investigation into tax evasion.
The scandal forced the resignation of Prime Minister Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson.The scandal forced the resignation of Prime Minister Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson.
Panama Papers Q&A: What is the scandal about?Panama Papers Q&A: What is the scandal about?
Voices from IcelandVoices from Iceland
Mr Johannesson, 47, is an expert on political history, diplomacy and the constitution, and has not said which political party he supports.Mr Johannesson, 47, is an expert on political history, diplomacy and the constitution, and has not said which political party he supports.
He says he is an ordinary father who likes to read, jog and play football and has also translated four books by US horror writer Stephen King.He says he is an ordinary father who likes to read, jog and play football and has also translated four books by US horror writer Stephen King.