Presidential Elections, 1932

What happened in the presidential election in 1932?

The presidential elections in 1932 saw Adolf Hitler try to become president of the Weimar Republic.

When was the presidential election of 1932?

There were two rounds to the presidential election of 1932. The first round was in March, but as no candidate won 50% of the vote there was a second round in April.

Who were the candidates in the presidential election of 1932 in Germany?

The three main candidates were: President Paul von Hindenburg, standing for re-election; Adolf Hitler, leader of the Nazi Party (NSDAP); and Ernst Thälmann, leader of the Communist Party (KPD).

What were the results of the presidential election of 1932?

The results of the two rounds were:

• ❖ March 1932: Hindenburg, 18 million votes (49.6%); Hitler, 11 million votes (30%); Thälmann, 5 million votes (14%).
• ❖ April 1932: Hindenburg, 19 million votes (53%); Hitler, 13 million votes (36%); Thälmann, 4 million votes (11%).

Why was the presidential election of 1932 in Weimar Germany important?

The presidential election was important because it showed how popular Hitler was. He increased his profile by travelling around the country to give speeches.