Hitler was NEVER elected, he was appointed by the German president Hindenberg to the position of Chancellor. The Nazi party held the most seats in the German parliament at the time, but not over 50%. With this lack of a clear majority it fell to the President to appoint someone, and the Nazis were able to pressure Hindenberg into appointing Hitler.
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Hitler was NEVER elected, he was appointed by the German president Hindenberg to the position of Chancellor. The Nazi party held the most seats in the German parliament at the time, but not over 50%. With this lack of a clear majority it fell to the President to appoint someone, and the Nazis were able to pressure Hindenberg into appointing Hitler.