Algerian presidential election, 1963

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Presidential elections were held for the first time in Algeria on 15 September 1963.[1] Incumbent Ahmed Ben Bella of the National Liberation Front (the sole legal party) was the only candidate, and was re-elected with 99.6% of the vote, based on an 88.9% turnout.[2]

Results

Candidate Party Votes %
Ahmed Ben Bella National Liberation Front 5,805,103 99.6
Against 22,515 0.4
Invalid/blank votes 22,515 -
Total 5,850,133 100
Source: Nohlen et al

References

  1. ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p47 ISBN 0198296452
  2. ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p59 ISBN 0198296452