1968 United Arab Republic 30 March Program referendum

A referendum on the 30 March Program was held in the United Arab Republic (now Egypt) on 2 May 1968.[1] It was approved by 100% of voters, with only 798 votes against.[2] Voter turnout was 98.2%.[2]

1968 United Arab Republic 30 March Program referendum
2 May 1968
President Gamal Abdel Nasser and Vice President Anwar Sadat cast their votes in the referendum in Alexandria
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 7,315,734 99.99%
No 798 0.01%
Valid votes 7,316,532 99.99%
Invalid or blank votes 887 0.01%
Total votes 7,317,419 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 7,450,478 98.21%

Results edit

Choice Votes %
For 7,315,734 100
Against 798 0.0
Invalid/blank votes 887
Total 7,317,419 100
Registered voters/turnout 7,450,478 98.2
Source: Nohlen et al.

References edit

  1. ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p336 ISBN 0-19-829645-2
  2. ^ a b Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p340 ISBN 0-19-829645-2