1956 Egyptian referendum

A double referendum was held in Egypt on 23 June 1956. The two issues were the candidacy of Gamal Abdel Nasser for the presidency and a new constitution. Both were approved, with the official figures showing 99.9% in favour of Nasser's candidacy and 99.8% in favour of the constitution.

1956 Egyptian referendum

23 June 1956
Registered5,859,000
Turnout94.01%
 
Nominee Gamal Abdel Nasser
Party Liberation Rally
Popular vote 5,499,555
Percentage 99.90%

President before election

Gamal Abdel Nasser (as Chairman of the Revolutionary Command Council)
Liberation Rally

Elected President

Gamal Abdel Nasser
Liberation Rally

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