Algerian presidential election, 1976

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Presidential elections were held in Algeria on 10 December 1976.[1] Incumbent Houari Boumediene, leader of the National Liberation Front (the country's sole legal party), was the only candidate, and was elected unopposed with 99.5% of the vote.[2]

Results

Candidate Party Votes %
Houari BoumedieneNational Liberation Front7,976,56899.5
Against43,2420.5
Invalid/blank votes87,663-
Total8,107,485100
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

  1. Algerian History Embassy of Algeria in Kuala Lumpur
  2. Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p59 ISBN 0-19-829645-2