1961 Haitian presidential referendum

1961 Haitian presidential referendum

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Nominee François Duvalier Party PUN Popular vote 1,320,748 Percentage 100%

President before election François Duvalier National Unity Party Elected President François Duvalier National Unity Party

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A presidential referendum was held in Haiti on 30 April 1961 alongside parliamentary elections.^[1] Voters were asked whether President François Duvalier should remain in office for a further six years. The official count was 1,320,748 votes in favor of Duvalier and none against. The New York Times wrote that "Latin America has witnessed many fraudulent elections throughout its history but none has been more outrageous than the one which has just taken place in Haiti."^[2]