1968 Maldivian presidential election
# 1968 Maldivian presidential election

Presidential elections were held in the Maldives on 27 September 1968. The election took the form of a referendum on the candidacy of Ibrahim Nasir, who was supported by 97% of voters. The country was declared a republic on 11 November.

## Background

A referendum in March had resulted in a large majority (81%) voting in favour of replacing the sultanate with a republic. On 9 September the Majlis held a vote on the presidential candidates, with Nasir receiving 35 votes and Musa Fathi one vote.

In accordance with the constitution, a referendum was subsequently held on Nasir's candidacy.

## Results

| Candidate | % |
| - | - |
| Ibrahim Nasir | 97.16 |
| Against | 2.84 |
| Total | |
| Registered voters/turnout | 99.00 |
| Source: Direct Democracy |||
