1949 Syrian presidential election explained

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.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Dieter. Nohlen. Florian. Grotz. Christof. Hartmann. Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume I. 224. 0-19-924958-X. Oxford University Press. 2001.