2000 Syrian presidential election

A presidential referendum was held in Syria on 10 July 2000, following the death of President Hafez al-Assad. The candidate, chosen by the parliament, was his son, Bashar al-Assad, with voters then asked to approve or reject his candidacy. A reported 99.7% of voters voted in favour, with a turnout of 94.6%.

2000 Syrian presidential election

10 July 2000 (2000-07-10)
 
Nominee Bashar al-Assad
Party Ba'ath Party
Alliance NPF
Popular vote 8,689,871
Percentage 99.74%


President before election

Abdul Halim Khaddam (acting)
Ba'ath Party

Elected President

Bashar al-Assad
Ba'ath Party

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