2003 Maldivian presidential election

2003 Maldivian presidential election

17 October 2003

Nominee Maumoon Abdul Gayoom Party Independent Popular vote 102,909 Percentage 90.28%

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

Presidential elections were held in the Maldives on 17 October 2003. The election took the form of a referendum on a single candidate nominated by the People's Majlis. Incumbent President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was nominated for a sixth term, and was approved by 90% of voters.

Results

Candidate	Votes	%
Maumoon Abdul Gayoom	102,909	90.28
Against	11,083	9.72
Total	113,992	100.00
Valid votes	113,992	99.25
Invalid/blank votes	857	0.75
Total votes	114,849	100.00
Registered voters/turnout	148,271	77.46
Source: IFES