Algerian presidential election, 1963

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Presidential elections were held for the first time in Algeria on 15 September 1963.[1] Incumbent Ahmed Ben Bella of the National Liberation Front (the sole legal party) was the only candidate, and was re-elected with 99.6% of the vote, based on an 88.9% turnout.[2]

Results

Candidate Party Votes %
Ahmed Ben BellaNational Liberation Front5,805,10399.6
Against22,5150.4
Invalid/blank votes22,515-
Total5,850,133100
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

  1. Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p47 ISBN 0-19-829645-2
  2. Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p59 ISBN 0-19-829645-2
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