Election Name: | 1949 Syrian presidential election |
Country: | Syria |
Flag Year: | 1932 |
Type: | presidential |
Vote Type: | Popular |
Election Date: | 25 June 1949 |
Next Election: | 1953 Syrian presidential election |
Next Year: | 1953 |
Image1: | Husni al-Zaiim.jpg |
Nominee1: | Husni al-Za'im |
Party1: | Independent politician |
Popular Vote1: | 726,116 |
Percentage1: | 99.4% |
President | |
Posttitle: | Elected President |
After Election: | Husni al-Za'im |
After Party: | Independent politician |
A referendum on Husni al-Za'im's candidacy for President was held in Syria on 25 June 1949, alongside a referendum on presidential powers.[1] Al-Zaim's candidacy was approved by 99.4% of voters.