1998 Maldivian presidential election

none Maldives presidential 16 October 1998 1993 Maldivian presidential election 1993 2003 Maldivian presidential election 2003 76.06% Maumoon-Abdul-Gayoom.jpg Maumoon Abdul Gayoom Independent politician 86,504 90.90% President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom Independent politician Maumoon Abdul Gayoom Independent politician Presidential elections were held in the Maldives on 16 October 1998.Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume I, p591 0-19-924958-X Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was the sole candidate nominated by Parliament. His candidacy was approved by 90.9% of voters, with a turnout of 76%.Nohlen et al., p594 Results Maumoon Abdul Gayoom 86504 Against 8664 761 126128 Nohlen et al. References Maldives Presidential Category:Presidential elections in the Maldives Category:Single-candidate elections Maldives