Historian Johannesson wins presidential election

Historian and political newcomer Gudni Johannesson has won Iceland’s presidential election. The final count showed 39% of Icelanders voted for him, putting him ahead of a former prime minister and central bank governor. Mr Johannesson, 47, had told supporters he would try to be a unifying force. The poll came amid anger at the elite, […]

Historian and political newcomer Gudni Johannesson has won Iceland’s presidential election.
The final count showed 39% of Icelanders voted for him, putting him ahead of a former prime minister and central bank governor.
Mr Johannesson, 47, had told supporters he would try to be a unifying force.
The poll came amid anger at the elite, some of whom were alleged to hold offshore accounts in the Panama Papers tax evasion investigation.
The scandal forced the resignation of Prime Minister Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson.
Iceland’s presidency is a largely ceremonial post.