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.[1]
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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