1996 Cape Verdean presidential election

Presidential elections were held in Cape Verde on 18 February 1996. Only one candidate, incumbent António Mascarenhas Monteiro of the Movement for Democracy, contested the election. He was re-elected with around 92.1% of the vote. Voter turnout was 43.5%.[1]

1996 Cape Verdean presidential election

18 February 1996
Registered207,146
Turnout43.5%
 
Nominee António Mascarenhas Monteiro
Party MpD
Popular vote 81,821
Percentage 92.1%

President before election

António Monteiro
MpD

Elected President

António Monteiro
MpD

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Results

Candidate Party Votes %
António Mascarenhas MonteiroMovement for Democracy81,82192.1
Against7,0127.9
Invalid/blank votes1,884
Total90,177100
Registered voters/turnout207,14643.5
Source: Nohlen et al.
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References

  1. Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p201 ISBN 0-19-829645-2
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