1985 Syrian presidential election explained

Election Name:1985 Syrian presidential election
Country:Syria
Flag Year:1985
Type:presidential
Vote Type:Popular
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1978 Syrian presidential election
Previous Year:1978
Next Election:1991 Syrian presidential election
Next Year:1991
Nominee1:Hafez al-Assad
Party1:Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party – Syria Region
Alliance1:National Progressive Front (Syria)
Popular Vote1:6,200,428
Percentage1:99.99%
President
Before Election:Hafez al-Assad
Before Party:Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party – Syria Region
Posttitle:Elected President
After Election:Hafez al-Assad
After Party:Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party – Syria Region
Map Size:250px

Presidential elections were held in Syria on 10 February 1985.[1] There was only one candidate, Hafez al-Assad, with voters asked to approve or reject his candidacy. A reported 99.99% of voters voted in favour, with a turnout of 94.5%.

Notes and References

  1. [Dieter Nohlen]