1965 Malagasy presidential election explained

Country:Madagascar
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Election Date:30 March 1965
Next Election:1972 Malagasy presidential election
Next Year:1972
Image1:Philibert Tsiranana 1962-08-29.jpg
Nominee1:Philibert Tsiranana
Party1:Social Democratic Party of Madagascar
Popular Vote1:2,451,441
Percentage1:97.78%
Nominee2:Joseph Raseta
Party2:FIPIMA
Popular Vote2:54,814
Percentage2:2.19%
President
Before Election:Philibert Tsiranana
Before Party:Social Democratic Party of Madagascar
After Election:Gabriel Ramanantsoa
After Party:Social Democratic Party of Madagascar

Presidential elections were held for the first time in Madagascar on 30 March 1965.[1] Incumbent President Philibert Tsiranana of the Social Democratic Party dominated the campaign and was elected with 98% of the vote.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Elections in Madagascar. African Elections Database.