Algerian presidential election, 1988

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Presidential elections were held in Algeria on 22 December 1988. Incumbent Chadli Bendjedid, leader of the National Liberation Front (the country's sole legal political party), was re-elected unopposed with 93.26% of the vote, based on a 89.08% turnout.[1]

Results

Candidate Party Votes %
Chadli Bendjedid National Liberation Front 10,603,067 93.26
Against 766,237 6.74
Invalid/blank votes 264,835 -
Total 11,634,139 100
Source: Nohlen et al

References

  1. ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p60 ISBN 0198296452