Dahomeyan presidential election, July 1968

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A plebiscite on the candidate for president was held in Dahomey (now Benin) on 28 July 1968. The results of the May 1968 presidential election had been annulled due to low voter turnout. The military government appointed Émile Derlin Zinsou to the position, but he accepted only on the condition that a plebiscite regarding his appointment be held. In the plebiscite, his candidacy was supported by 76.4% of voters, with a 72.6% turnout.^[1]

Results

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	630,018	76.4
No	194,789	23.6
Invalid/blank votes	3,269	-
Total	828,076	100
Source: Nohlen et al

References

1. ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p54 ISBN 0198296452