1988 Maldivian presidential election

Presidential elections were held in the Maldives on 23 September 1988.[1] Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was the sole candidate nominated by Parliament. His candidacy was approved by 96.4% of voters.[2]

1988 Maldivian presidential election

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Turnout83.03%
 
CandidateMaumoon Abdul Gayoom
PartyIndependent
Popular vote69,373
Percentage96.47%

President before election

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom
Independent

Elected President

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom
Independent

Results

CandidateVotes%
Maumoon Abdul Gayoom69,37396.47
Against2,5373.53
Total71,910100.00
Valid votes71,91099.41
Invalid/blank votes4290.59
Total votes72,339100.00
Registered voters/turnout87,12383.03
Source: Direct Democracy

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