Syrian presidential election, 1953

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Presidential elections were held in Syria on 10 July 1953.^[1] There was only one candidate, Adib Shishakli, with voters asked to approve or reject his candicacy. A reported 99.7% of voters voted in favour, with a turnout of 86.8%.^[2]

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