1981 Egyptian presidential confirmation referendum

Presidential elections were held in Egypt on 13 October 1981 following the assassination of President Anwar Sadat on 6 October. The vote took the form of a referendum on Mubarak's candidacy, with 98.5% of voters voting in favour. Voter turnout was reported to be 81.1%.

1981 Egyptian presidential confirmation referendum

13 October 1981
Registered12,028,462
Turnout81.10%
 
Nominee Hosni Mubarak
Party NDP
Popular vote 9,567,904
Percentage 98.46%

President before election

Sufi Abu Taleb (acting)
NDP

Elected President

Hosni Mubarak
NDP

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