1991 Azerbaijani presidential election explained

Country:Azerbaijan
Type:presidential
Next Election:1992 Azerbaijani presidential election
Next Year:1992
Election Date:8 September 1991
Image1:Ayaz Mutalibov 1992.jpg
Nominee1:Ayaz Mutalibov
Party1:Communist Party
Colour1:FF0000
Popular Vote1:3,275,837
Percentage1:98.53%
President
Before Election:Ayaz Mutalibov
Before Party:Communist Party
After Election:Ayaz Mutalibov
After Party:Communist Party

Presidential elections were held for the first time in Azerbaijan on 8 September 1991.[1] The only candidate was Ayaz Mutalibov of the Communist Party of Azerbaijan, who won with 99% of the vote, with turnout reported to be 86%.[2]

Notes and References

  1. [Dieter Nohlen]
  2. Nohlen et al., p363