Maldivian presidential election, 1998

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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 Gayoom86.50490.9,kyu.
Against8,6649.1
Invalid/blank votes761-
Total95,929100
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

  1. Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume I, p591 ISBN 0-19-924958-X
  2. Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume I, p594 ISBN 0-19-924958-X