Maldivian presidential election, 2003

Maldivian presidential election, 2003
Maldivian presidential election, 2003
Maldives
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October17 , 2003
→ 2008

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Nominee Maumoon Abdul Gayoom
Party Independent


Running mate none
Popular vote 90.3%

President before election

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom
Independent

Elected President

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom
Independent

Maldives

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A presidential election was held in the Maldives on 17 October 2003. In the Maldives, the parliament nominates a president, who is then voted on by the public. On this occasion, all 50 MPs voted for the incumbent, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, and voters were asked whether they backed his candidacy or not.

Results

Gayoom received 90.3% of the votes, with a 77% turnout.


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