Egyptian United Arab Republic referendum, 1958

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A referendum on the United Arab Republic was held in Egypt on 21 February 1958, alongside a simultaneous referendum in Syria. The referendum consisted of two questions; one on the formation of the UAR, and the other on Gamal Abdel Nasser's candidacy for the post of President of the UAR. Both were approved, with fewer than 300 votes against and a 98.1% voter turnout.[1]

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Results

United Arab Republic

Choice Votes %
For 6,102,128 100
Against 247 0.0
Invalid/blank votes 1,884 -
Total 6,104,259 100
Source: Nohlen et al.

Nasser for President

Choice Votes %
For 6,102,116 100
Against 265 0.0
Invalid/blank votes 1,881 -
Total 6,104,262 100
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

  1. ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p344 ISBN 0198296452