1958 Egyptian United Arab Republic referendum

1958 Egyptian United Arab Republic referenda
Presidential referendum

← 1956 21 February 1958 1965 →
Registered6,220,343
Turnout98.10%
 
Nominee Gamal Abdel Nasser
Party NU
Popular vote 6,102,116
Percentage 100%

President before election

Gamal Abdel Nasser
NU

Elected President

Gamal Abdel Nasser
NU

United Arab Republic referendum

21 February 1958

Approval of the merger between Egypt and Syria to form the United Arab Republic (UAR).
OutcomeEgypt 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 98.13%

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 98.1% voter turnout.[1]

  1. ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p344 ISBN 0-19-829645-2