1985 Syrian presidential election

Presidential elections were held in Syria on 10 February 1985.[1] There was only one candidate, Hafez al-Assad, with voters asked to approve or reject his candidacy. A reported 100% of voters voted in favour, with a turnout of 99.4%.[2]

1985 Syrian presidential election

10 February 1985 (1985-02-10)
 
Nominee Hafez al-Assad
Party Ba'ath Party
Alliance National Progressive Front
Popular vote 6,200,428
Percentage 100%


President before election

Hafez al-Assad
Ba'ath Party

Elected President

Hafez al-Assad
Ba'ath Party

Results

Choice Votes %
Hafez al-Assad6,200,428100
Against3760.0
Invalid/blank votes1,456
Total6,202,260100
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

  1. Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume I, p221 ISBN 0-19-924958-X
  2. Nohlen et al., p227
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