Mauritanian presidential election, 1961

Mauritanian presidential election, 1961
Mauritania

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Presidential elections were held for the first time in Mauritania in August 1961. Moktar Ould Daddah, who had been acting head of state since independence from France in 1960 was the only candidate, and was elected unopposed. Although he was a member of the ruling Mauritanian Regroupment Party, his candidacy was also supported by the Mauritanian National Union.[1] Voter turnout was 93.6%.[2]

Results

Candidate Party Votes %
Moktar Ould Daddah Mauritanian Regroupment Party 370,970 100
Invalid/blank votes 838 -
Total 371,808 100
Source: Nohlen et al

References

  1. ^ Elections in Mauritania African Elections Database
  2. ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p596 ISBN 0198296452