1958 Syrian United Arab Republic referendum

A referendum on the formation of the United Arab Republic and appointing Gamal Abdel Nasser as its president was held in Syria on 21 February 1958,[1] alongside a simultaneous referendum in Egypt. The formation of the UAR was approved by 100% of voters, with only 139 voting against,[2] whilst Nasser was approved as president by a similar margin.

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Results

Formation of the United Arab Republic

Choice Votes %
For1,312,859100
Against1390.0
Invalid/blank votes
Total1,312,998100
Registered voters/turnout1,431,06091.75
Source: Direct Democracy

Gamal Abdel Nasser as President

Choice Votes %
For1,312,80899.99
Against1900.0
Invalid/blank votes
Total1,312,998100
Registered voters/turnout1,431,06091.75
Source: Direct Democracy
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References

  1. Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume I, p221 ISBN 0-19-924958-X
  2. Nohlen et al., p224
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