Maldivian presidential election, 1968

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Presidential elections were held in the Maldives on 27 September 1968.^[1] The election took the form of a referendum on the candidacy of Ibrahim Nasir, who was supported by 97% of voters.^[1] The country was declared a republic on 11 November.^[1]

Background

A referendum in March had resulted in a large majority (81%) voting in favour of replacing the sultanate with a republic.^[2] On 9 September the Majlis held a vote on the presidential candidates, with Nasir receiving 35 votes and Musa Fathi one vote.^[1]

In accordance with the constitution, a referendum was subsequently held on Nasir's candidacy.^[1]

Results

References

Elections and referendums in the Maldives Presidential elections 1952 1968 1973 1978 1983 1988 1993 1998 2003 2008 2013 Parliamentary elections 1975 1979 1984 1989 1994 1999 2005 2009 2014 Referendums 1952 1953 1959 1968 2007