1983 Zambian general election

General elections were held in Zambia on 27 October 1983. At the time, the country was a one-party state, with the United National Independence Party (UNIP) as the only legally permitted party. Its leader, Kenneth Kaunda was automatically re-elected for a fifth term as President, and was confirmed in office with over 95% of the vote. UNIP also won all 125 seats in the National Assembly. Voter turnout was around 63% in the parliamentary election, but 65.5% in the presidential election.

1983 Zambian general election

27 October 1983
Presidential election
 
Nominee Kenneth Kaunda
Party UNIP
Popular vote 1,453,029
Percentage 95.38%


President before election

Kenneth Kaunda
UNIP

Elected President

Kenneth Kaunda
UNIP

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