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 | % | |
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Maumoon Abdul Gayoom | 86.504 | 90.9 | |
Against | 8,664 | 9.1 | |
Invalid/blank votes | 761 | - | |
Total | 95,929 | 100 | |
Source: Nohlen et al. |
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