1965 United Arab Republic presidential confirmation referendum|
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| Registered | 7,055,564 |
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| Turnout | 98.51% |
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Presidential elections were held in the United Arab Republic (now Egypt) on 15 March 1965.[1] The election took the form of a referendum on the candidacy of Gamal Abdel Nasser, who ran unopposed. He allegedly won with almost seven million votes, and only 65 against.[2] Voter turnout was stated to be 99%.[2]
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
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| Gamal Abdel Nasser | Arab Socialist Union | 6,950,098 | 100.00 |
| Against | 65 | 0.00 |
| Total | 6,950,163 | 100.00 |
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| Valid votes | 6,950,163 | 99.99 |
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| Invalid/blank votes | 489 | 0.01 |
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| Total votes | 6,950,652 | 100.00 |
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| Registered voters/turnout | 7,055,564 | 98.51 |
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| Source: Nohlen et al. |
References
- ^ Dieter Nohlen, Michael Krennerich & Bernhard Thibaut (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p336 ISBN 0-19-829645-2
- ^ a b Nohlen et al., p344