Syrian presidential election, 1999

Syrian Presidential Election, 1999
Syria
February 10, 1999

 
Nominee Hafez al-Assad
Party Ba'ath Party
Popular vote 8,960,011
Percentage 100%

President before election

Hafez al-Assad
Ba'ath Party

Elected President

Hafez al-Assad
Ba'ath Party

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Presidential elections were held in Syria on 10 February 1999.[1] There was only one candidate, Hafez al-Assad, with voters asked to approve or reject his candicacy. A reported 100% of voters voted in favour, with a turnout of 98.5%.[2]

Results

Choice Votes %
Hafez al-Assad8,960,011100
Against2190.00
Invalid/blank votes917-
Total8,961,147100
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

  1. Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume I, p221 ISBN 0-19-924958-X
  2. Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume I, p228 ISBN 0-19-924958-X