1958 Syrian United Arab Republic referendum

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.

1958 Syrian United Arab Republic referendum

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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

Results

Formation of the United Arab Republic

Choice		Votes	%
For		1,312,859	99.99
Against		139	0.01
Total		1,312,998	100.00
Registered voters/turnout		1,431,060	–
Source: Direct Democracy

Gamal Abdel Nasser as president

Choice		Votes	%
For		1,312,808	99.99
Against		190	0.01
Total		1,312,998	100.00
Registered voters/turnout		1,431,060	–
Source: Direct Democracy