- Mauritanian presidential election, 1961
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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
- ^ Elections in Mauritania African Elections Database
- ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p596 ISBN 0198296452
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