Presidential elections were held in the United Arab Republic on 15 October 1970,[1] following the death of the incumbent Gamal Abdel Nasser on 15 January of the same year. The election took the form of a referendum on the candidacy of vice president and acting president Anwar El Sadat. According to the official results, 90% of voters voted in favor of Sadat, with a turnout of 85%.[2]
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1970 United Arab Republic presidential confirmation referendum|
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Registered | 8,420,768 |
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Turnout | 85.00% |
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Nominee |
Anwar Sadat |
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Party |
ASU |
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Popular vote |
6,432,587 |
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Percentage |
90.04% |
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