Maldivian presidential election, 2003

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Maldivian presidential election, 2003

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Nominee Maumoon Abdul Gayoom
Party Independent
Popular vote 102,909
Percentage 90.3%

President before election

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom
Independent

Elected President

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom
Independent

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Presidential elections were held in the Maldives on 17 October 2003. The election took the form of a referendum on a single candidate nominated by the People's Majlis.[1] Incumbent President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was nominated for a sixth term, and was approved by 90% of voters.

Results

Candidate Votes %
Maumoon Abdul Gayoom 102,909 90.27
Against 11,083 9.73
Invalid/blank votes 827
Total 114,849 100
Registered voters/turnout 148,271 77.46
Source: IFES

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