Maldivian presidential election, 2003

Maldivian presidential election, 2003

1998 ← October17 , 2003 → 2008

Nominee Maumoon Abdul Gayoom Party Independent Running mate none Popular vote 90.3%

President before election Maumoon Abdul Gayoom Independent Elected President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom Independent

Maldives

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A presidential election was held in the Maldives on 17 October 2003. In the Maldives, the parliament nominates a president, who is then voted on by the public. On this occasion, all 50 MPs voted for the incumbent, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, and voters were asked whether they backed his candidacy or not.

Results

Gayoom received 90.3% of the votes, with a 77% turnout.