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Presidential elections were held for the first time in Niger on 30 September 1965. The country was a one-party state at the time, with the Nigerien Progressive Party – African Democratic Rally as the sole legal party. Its leader, incumbent president Hamani Diori, was the only candidate, and was re-elected unopposed. Voter turnout was reported to be 98.4%.[1]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamani Diori | Nigerien Progressive Party – African Democratic Rally | 1,678,912 | 100 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 1,658 | - | |
| Total | 1,680,570 | 100 | |
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