1953 Syrian presidential election explained

Country:Syria
Flag Year:1932
Type:presidential
Election Date:10 July 1953
Next Election:1958 Syrian United Arab Republic referendum
Next Year:1958
Previous Election:1949 Syrian presidential election
Previous Year:1949
Image1:Adib al-Shishakli.jpg
Nominee1:Adib Shishakli
Party1:Independent
Popular Vote1:861,910
Percentage1:100%
President
Before Election:Fawzi Selu
Posttitle:Elected President
After Election:Adib Shishakli
After Party:Independent

Presidential elections were held in Syria on 10 July 1953.[1] There was only one candidate, Adib Shishakli. According to the official results, of the 864,425 voters who cast votes, 861,910 voted for Shishakli while 2,515 cast invalid votes.

Notes and References

  1. [Dieter Nohlen]