[saevarom]

In Iceland, the president is chosen by simple majority of votes. The sitting president got about 39% of the vote. There were 9 candidates. Of course, this problem is usually brushed off saying that this is a largely powerless office, the prime minister and his cabinet hold the executive power.

[saulpw]

A majority of votes would be 50.1%. More votes than any other candidate is called a plurality.