1958 Egyptian United Arab Republic referendum

A referendum on the creation of the United Arab Republic was held in Egypt on 21 February 1958, alongside a simultaneous referendum in Syria. The referendum consisted of two questions; one on the formation of the UAR, and the other on Gamal Abdel Nasser's candidacy for the post of President of the UAR. Both were approved, with fewer than 300 votes against and a 98.1% voter turnout.[1]

1958 Egyptian United Arab Republic referendum

21 February 1958
Registered6,220,343
Turnout98.10%
 
Nominee Gamal Abdel Nasser
Party NU
Popular vote 6,102,116
Percentage 100%

President before election

Gamal Abdel Nasser
NU

Elected President

Gamal Abdel Nasser
NU

Results

United Arab Republic

ChoiceVotes%
For6,102,128100.00
Against2470.00
Total6,102,375100.00
Valid votes6,102,37599.97
Invalid/blank votes1,8840.03
Total votes6,104,259100.00
Registered voters/turnout6,220,34398.13
Source: Nohlen et al.

Nasser for President

ChoiceVotes%
For6,102,116100.00
Against2650.00
Total6,102,381100.00
Valid votes6,102,38199.97
Invalid/blank votes1,8810.03
Total votes6,104,262100.00
Registered voters/turnout6,220,34398.13
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

  1. Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p344 ISBN 0-19-829645-2
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