1999 Syrian presidential election

Presidential elections were held in Syria on 10 February 1999.[1] There was only one candidate, Hafez al-Assad, with voters asked to approve or reject his candidacy. A reported 100% of voters voted in favour, with a turnout of 98.5%.[2]

1999 Syrian presidential election

10 February 1999 (1999-02-10)
 
Nominee Hafez al-Assad
Party Ba'ath Party
Alliance National Progressive Front
Popular vote 8,960,011
Percentage 100%

President before election

Hafez al-Assad
Ba'ath Party

Elected President

Hafez al-Assad
Ba'ath Party

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The President Hafez al-Assad was reelected for more 7 years of mandate until 2006. Hafez died on 10 June 2000 at 69 years old.

Results

Choice Votes %
Hafez al-Assad8,960,011100
Against2190.00
Invalid/blank votes917
Total8,961,147100
Source: Nohlen et al.
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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., p228
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