1958 Egyptian United Arab Republic referendum

21 February 1958

Presidential referendum

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Registered

6,220,343

Turnout

98.13%


Nominee	Gamal Abdel Nasser
Party	NU
Popular vote	6,102,116
Percentage	100%

Results by constituent state
Nasser: 95–100% 100+%

President before election

Gamal Abdel Nasser
NU

Elected President

Gamal Abdel Nasser
NU

Creation of the United Arab Republic

Approval of the merger between Egypt and Syria to form the United Arab Republic (UAR).

Outcome

Egypt and Syria unite to form the United Arab Republic

Results

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	6,102,128	100.00%
No	247	0.00%
Valid votes	6,102,375	99.97%
Invalid or blank votes	1,884	0.03%
Total votes	6,104,259	100.00%
Registered voters/turnout	6,220,343	98.13%

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A referendum on the creation of the United Arab Republic was held in Egypt on 21 February 1958, alongside a simultaneous referendum in Syria. The referendum consisted of two questions; one on the formation of the UAR, and the other on Gamal Abdel Nasser's candidacy for the post of President of the UAR. Both were approved, with reported results of fewer than 300 votes against, and a 98% voter turnout.

Results

United Arab Republic


Choice	Votes	%
For	6,102,128	100.00
Against	247	0.00
Total	6,102,375	100.00

Valid votes	6,102,375	99.97
Invalid/blank votes	1,884	0.03
Total votes	6,104,259	100.00
Registered voters/turnout	6,220,343	98.13
Source: Nohlen et al.

Nasser for President


Choice	Votes	%
For	6,102,116	100.00
Against	265	0.00
Total	6,102,381	100.00

Valid votes	6,102,381	99.97
Invalid/blank votes	1,881	0.03
Total votes	6,104,262	100.00
Registered voters/turnout	6,220,343	98.13
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

Dieter Nohlen, Michael Krennerich & Bernhard Thibaut (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p344 ISBN 0-19-829645-2

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