A referendum on 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 fewer than 300 votes against and a 98.1% voter turnout.[1]
Results
United Arab Republic
Choice
Votes
%
For
6,102,128
100
Against
247
0.0
Invalid/blank votes
1,884
-
Total
6,104,259
100
Registered voters/turnout
6,220,343
98.1
Source: Nohlen et al.
Nasser for President
Choice
Votes
%
For
6,102,116
100
Against
265
0.0
Invalid/blank votes
1,881
-
Total
6,104,262
100
Registered voters/turnout
6,220,343
98.1
Source: Nohlen et al.
References
^Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p344 ISBN0-19-829645-2