Maldivian presidential election, 1998

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Presidential elections were held in the Maldives on 16 October 1998.^[1] Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was the sole candidate nominated by Parliament. His candidacy was approved by 90.9% of voters, with a turnout of 76.2%.^[2]

Results

Candidate	Votes	%
Maumoon Abdul Gayoom	86.504	90.9
Against	8,664	9.1
Invalid/blank votes	761	-
Total	95,929	100
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

1. ^ Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume I, p591 ISBN 019924958
2. ^ Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume I, p594 ISBN 019924958