1958 Egyptian United Arab Republic referendum

none Egypt 1922 21 February 1958 yes Presidential 6,220,343 98.13% 1956 Egyptian referendum 1956 1965 United Arab Republic presidential confirmation referendum 1965 Presidential referendum Nasser 1961.jpg Gamal Abdel Nasser National Union (Egypt) 6,102,116 100% 200px Results by constituent state Nasser: #4d0009 95–100% #330006 100% President Gamal Abdel Nasser National Union (Egypt) Gamal Abdel Nasser National Union (Egypt) 1952 yes Creation of the United Arab Republic Approval of the merger between Egypt and Syria to form the United Arab Republic (UAR). 6102128 247 1884 6,220,343 Egypt and Syria unite to form the United Arab Republic A referendum on the creation of 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 reported results of fewer than 300 votes against, and a 98% voter turnout.Dieter Nohlen, Michael Krennerich & Bernhard Thibaut (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p344 0-19-829645-2 Results United Arab Republic 6102128 247 1884 6220343 Nohlen et al. Nasser for President 6102116 265 1881 6220343 Nohlen et al. References Referendum Egypt Category:Referendums in the United Arab Republic Category:Single-candidate elections Egypt Egypt