A referendum on Hosni Mubarak's candidacy for President was held in Egypt on 13 October 1981, following the assassination of President Anwar Sadat on 6 October. Mubarak was elected with 98.5% of the vote. Voter turnout was reported to be 81.1%.[1]
Results
Choice
Votes
%
For
9,567,904
98.5
Against
149,650
1.5
Invalid/blank votes
37,212
–
Total
9,754,766
100
Registered voters/turnout
12,038,462
81.1
Source: Nohlen et al.
References
^Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p345 ISBN0-19-829645-2