1985 Syrian presidential election

1985 Syrian presidential election

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Nominee Hafez al-Assad Party Ba'ath Party Alliance NPF Popular vote 6,200,428 Percentage 99.99%

President before election Hafez al-Assad Ba'ath Party Elected President Hafez al-Assad Ba'ath Party

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Presidential elections were held in Syria on 10 February 1985.^[1] There was only one candidate, Hafez al-Assad, with voters asked to approve or reject his candidacy. A reported 99.99% of voters voted in favour, with a turnout of 94.5%.