1965 Malagasy presidential election
Presidential elections were held for the first time in Madagascar on 30 March 1965. Incumbent President Philibert Tsiranana of the Social Democratic Party dominated the campaign and was elected with 98% of the vote.
Results
Candidate Party Votes % Philibert Tsiranana Social Democratic Party 2,451,441 97.78 Joseph Raseta National Malagasy Union 54,814 2.19 Alfred Razafiarisoa Independent 812 0.03 Total 2,507,067 100.00 Valid votes 2,507,067 99.44 Invalid/blank votes 14,149 0.56 Total votes 2,521,216 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 2,583,051 97.61 Source: Saura
References
^ "Elections in Madagascar" . African Elections Database .^ André Saura (2004) Philibert Tsiranana, Premier président de la République de Madagascar , t. I : À l’ombre de de Gaulle , Éditions L'Harmattan p294 ISBN 2296013309
