1988 Maldivian presidential election

Presidential elections were held in the Maldives on 23 September 1988.^[1] Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was the sole candidate nominated by Parliament. His candidacy was approved by 96.4% of voters.^[2]

1988 Maldivian presidential election

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Turnout	83.03%
Candidate Maumoon Abdul Gayoom Party Independent Popular vote 69,373 Percentage 96.47%
President before election Maumoon Abdul Gayoom Independent Elected President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom Independent

Results

Candidate	Votes	%
Maumoon Abdul Gayoom	69,373	96.47
Against	2,537	3.53
Total	71,910	100.00
Valid votes	71,910	99.41
Invalid/blank votes	429	0.59
Total votes	72,339	100.00
Registered voters/turnout	87,123	83.03
Source: Direct Democracy