1977 Sudanese presidential election explained

Election Name:1977 Sudanese presidential election
Country:Sudan
Flag Year:1970
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1971 Sudanese presidency referendum
Previous Year:1971
Next Election:1983 Sudanese presidential election
Next Year:1983
Election Date:10–20 April 1977
Nominee1:Jaafar Nimeiry
Party1:Sudanese Socialist Union
Popular Vote1:5,624,128
Percentage1:99.1%
President
Before Election:Jaafar Nimeiry
Before Party:Sudanese Socialist Union
After Election:Jaafar Nimeiry
After Party:Sudanese Socialist Union

Presidential elections were held in Sudan between 10 and 20 April 1977. Jaafar Nimeiry was the only candidate, and received 99.1% of the vote, with a 98.3% turnout.[1]

Notes and References

  1. [Dieter Nohlen]