Syrian presidential election, 1978

Syrian Presidential Election, 1978
Syria
February 8, 1978 (1978-02-08)

 
Nominee Hafez al-Assad
Party Ba'ath Party
Popular vote 3,975,729
Percentage 99.9%

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 8 February 1978.[1] There was only one candidate, Hafez al-Assad, with voters asked to approve or reject his candicacy. A reported 99.9% of voters voted in favour, with a turnout of 97%.[2]

Results

Choice Votes %
Hafez al-Assad3,975,72999.9
Against4,7980.1
Invalid/blank votes11,168-
Total3,991,695100
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, p227 ISBN 0-19-924958-X
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