1961 Romanian State Council president election
An equivalent of presidential election was held in the Romanian People's Republic on 21 March 1961.
The name of the Presidium of the Great National Assembly is changed into State Council of Romania and Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej features the president of the new institution, thus becoming the first president of the State Council, de facto head of state. This change was enforced as the Law #1/1961 and voted by the Great National Assembly.
Candidate
| Name | Lifespan | Public Administration Experience | Affiliation and endorsements | Alma mater and profession | Candidacy Announcement dates |
Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej | Born: Bârlad, Vaslui County Died:, Bucharest | Prime Minister of Romania Deputy Prime Minister of Romania Minister of Industry and Commerce Minister of National Economy Minister of Communication Deputy Deputy | Affiliation: Front of Socialist Unity Aliance members: PCR and social and civic organizations | "Ștefan Luchian" Gimnasium School of Moinești electrician, railway worker |