Maldivian presidential election, 1998

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Presidential elections were held in the Maldives on 16 October 1998.^[1] Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was the sole candidate nominated by Parliament. His candidacy was approved by 90.9% of voters, with a turnout of 76.2%.^[2]

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Elections and referendums in the Maldives
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