How many times did Rivlin run for president before being elected?
Never
Twice
Once
Three times
Answer
Rivlin competed for the presidency three times. His first attempt was in 1981 when he came in third place with only 5% of the vote. He tried again in 1984 and lost in the first round. Rivlin's third bid for the presidency was successful, and he was elected in 2007 with a comfortable majority, gaining 58.5% of the vote.
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