The World - News from May 25, 1988
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Two women will contest Iceland’s presidential election to be held June 25, the government said. Sigrun Thorsteinsdottir, a 46-year-old housewife, is running against incumbent Vigdis Finnbogadottir, who in 1980 became the world’s first elected female head of state. Thorsteinsdottir is campaigning on a platform of a more politically active presidency. Finnbogadottir, 46, a single parent, is expected to easily win reelection to the mainly ceremonial office.
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