Egyptian presidential confirmation referendum, 1976

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A presidential election was held in Egypt on 2 October 1976.[1] The election took the form of a referendum on the candidacy of Anwar El Sadat, who ran unopposed. He received 99.9% of the vote, with a turnout of 96.4%.[2]

Results

Choice Votes %
For 9,151,288 99.9
Against 5,600 0.1
Invalid/blank votes 5 -
Total 9,156,893 100
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

  1. ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p336 ISBN 0198296452
  2. ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p345 ISBN 0198296452