1958 Syrian United Arab Republic referendum

1958 Syrian United Arab Republic referendum

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Nominee Gamal Abdel Nasser Party Independent Popular vote 1,312,808 Percentage 99.99%

President before election Adib Shishakli Independent Elected President Gamal Abdel Nasser Independent

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A referendum on the formation of the United Arab Republic and appointing Gamal Abdel Nasser as its president was held in Syria on 21 February 1958,^[1] alongside a simultaneous referendum in Egypt. The formation of the UAR was approved of voters, with only 139 voting against,^[2] whilst Nasser was approved as president by a similar margin.