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2003 Maldivian presidential election

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2003 Maldivian presidential election

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Nominee Maumoon Abdul Gayoom
Party Independent
Popular vote 102,909
Percentage 90.28%

President before election

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom
Independent

Elected President

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom
Independent

Presidential elections were held in the Maldives on 17 October 2003. The election took the form of a referendum on a single candidate nominated by the People's Majlis.[1] Incumbent President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was nominated for a sixth term, and was approved by 90% of voters.

Results

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CandidateVotes%
Maumoon Abdul Gayoom102,90990.28
Against11,0839.72
Total113,992100.00
Valid votes113,99299.25
Invalid/blank votes8570.75
Total votes114,849100.00
Registered voters/turnout148,27177.46
Source: IFES

References

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  1. ^ Election Profile IFES Election Guide