2003 Maldivian presidential election explained

Country:Maldives
Type:presidential
Previous Election:1998 Maldivian presidential election
Previous Year:1998
Next Election:2008 Maldivian presidential election
Next Year:2008
Election Date:17 October 2003
Image1:Maumoon-Abdul-Gayoom.jpg
Nominee1:Maumoon Abdul Gayoom
Party1:Independent politician
Popular Vote1:102,909
Percentage1:90.28%
President
Before Election:Maumoon Abdul Gayoom
Before Party:Independent politician
After Election:Maumoon Abdul Gayoom
After Party:Independent politician

Presidential elections were held in the Maldives on 17 October 2003. The election took the form of a referendum on a single candidate nominated by the People's Majlis.[1] Incumbent President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was nominated for a sixth term, and was approved by 90% of voters.

Notes and References

  1. http://electionguide.org/election.php?ID=383 Election Profile