1958 Egyptian United Arab Republic referendum explained

Country:United Arab Republic
Type:Presidential
Election Date:21 February 1958
Registered:6,220,343
Turnout:98.10%
Previous Election:1956 Egyptian referendum
Previous Year:1956
Next Election:1965 United Arab Republic presidential confirmation referendum
Next Year:1965
Image1:Nasser portrait2.jpg
Nominee1:Gamal Abdel Nasser
Party1:National Union (Egypt)
Popular Vote1:6,102,116
Percentage1:100%
President
Before Election:Gamal Abdel Nasser
Before Party:National Union (Egypt)
After Election:Gamal Abdel Nasser
After Party:National Union (Egypt)

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]

Results

Nasser for President

Notes and References

  1. Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p344