Ugandan presidential election, 1996

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Presidential elections were held in Uganda for the first time on 9 May 1996. The result was a victory for incumbent Yoweri Museveni, who won 75.5% of the vote.[1] All candidates were independents, as political parties were banned at the time. Voter turnout was 72.3%.[2]

Results

Candidate Votes %
Yoweri Museveni4,428,11974.2
Paul Ssemogerere1,416,13923.7
Kibirige Mayanja123,2902.1
Invalid/blank votes196,130
Total6,163,678100
Registered voters/turnout8,492,15472.3
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

  1. Elections in Uganda African Elections Database
  2. Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p934 ISBN 0-19-829645-2
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