South Vietnamese presidential election, 1971

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Presidential elections were held in South Vietnam on 2 October 1971.[1] After two opposition candidates boycotted the election, incumbent President Nguyễn Văn Thiệu was the only runner, receiving 100% of the vote.[2] Turnout was reported to be 87.9%.

Results

Candidate Votes %
Nguyễn Văn Thiệu 5,971,114 100
Invalid/blank votes 356,517 -
Total 6,327,631 100
Source: Nohlen et al

References

  1. ^ Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p331 ISBN 0199249598
  2. ^ Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p338 ISBN 0199249598