Syrian presidential election, 1971

Syrian Presidential Election, 1971

March 22, 1971 (1971-03-22)

Nominee Hafez al-Assad Party Ba'ath Party Popular vote 1,919,609 Percentage 99.2%

President before election Ahmad al-Khatib Ba'ath Party Elected President Hafez al-Assad Ba'ath Party

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Presidential elections were held in Syria on 22 March 1971.^[1] There was only one candidate, Hafez al-Assad, with voters asked to approve or reject his candicacy. A reported 99.2% of voters voted in favour, with a turnout of 95.8%.^[2]

Results

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