97 percent is an interesting figure it seems, but low. The popular leader ever was Mobutu, who got 100% in 1970, followed closely by Saddam Hussein Saddam Hussein: 1995 – 99.96%, 2002 – 100%
1. Results of the Elections and Distribution of Seats
in the People’s Assembly
Number of registered electors 1,627,968
Voters 1,627,968
Blank or void ballot papers 9
Valid votes 1,627,959
Votes for candidates of the Democratic Front . . 1,627,959
Comment by alan ginsberg — October 13, 2016 @ 5:27 pm
97 percent is an interesting figure it seems, but low. The popular leader ever was Mobutu, who got 100% in 1970, followed closely by Saddam Hussein Saddam Hussein: 1995 – 99.96%, 2002 – 100%
Comment by mkaradjis — October 13, 2016 @ 5:34 am
let’s not forget the incredible turnout for the 1982 Albanian election (I realize the election was for legislative candidates rather than one individual)
from http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/arc/ALBANIA_1982_E.PDF
1. Results of the Elections and Distribution of Seats
in the People’s Assembly
Number of registered electors 1,627,968
Voters 1,627,968
Blank or void ballot papers 9
Valid votes 1,627,959
Votes for candidates of the Democratic Front . . 1,627,959
Comment by alan ginsberg — October 13, 2016 @ 5:27 pm