Maldivian presidential election, 1998
Presidential elections were held in the Maldives on 16 October 1998.[1] Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was the sole candidate nominated by Parliament. His candidacy was approved by 90.9% of voters, with a turnout of 76.2%.[2]
Results
| Candidate |
Votes |
% |
| Maumoon Abdul Gayoom |
86.504 |
90.9 |
| Against |
8,664 |
9.1 |
| Invalid/blank votes |
761 |
- |
| Total |
95,929 |
100 |
| Source: Nohlen et al. |
References
- ^ Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume I, p591 ISBN 019924958
- ^ Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume I, p594 ISBN 019924958