1983 Kiribati presidential election
# 1983 Kiribati presidential election

Presidential elections were held in Kiribati on 17 February 1983. The result was a victory for incumbent Ieremia Tabai, who won 49.6% of the vote. Voter turnout was 69.3%.

## Results

| Candidate | Votes | % |
| - | - | - |
| Ieremia Tabai | 8,597 | 49.61 |
| Harry Tong | 4,799 | 27.70 |
| Teatao Teannaki | 2,814 | 16.24 |
| Tewareka Tentoa | 1,118 | 6.45 |
| Total | 17,328 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters/turnout | | 69.3 |
| Source: Nohlen et al. |||
