1958 Syrian United Arab Republic referendum

1958 Syrian United Arab Republic referendum
21 February 1958
 
Nominee Gamal Abdel Nasser
Party NU
Popular vote 1,312,808
Percentage 99.99%
Results by constituent state
Nasser:      95–100%      100%
President before election

Shukri al-Quwatli
Independent

 Elected President

Gamal Abdel Nasser
Independent

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, alongside a simultaneous referendum in Egypt. The formation of the UAR was approved of voters, with only 139 voting against, whilst Nasser was approved as president by a similar margin.

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