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 Museveni	4,428,119	74.2
Paul Ssemogerere	1,416,139	23.7
Kibirige Mayanja	123,290	2.1
Invalid/blank votes	196,130	–
Total	6,163,678	100
Registered voters/turnout	8,492,154	72.3
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

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

Elections and referendums in Uganda

Presidential elections	1996 2001 2006 2011 2016

Parliamentary elections	1958 1961 1962 1980 1989 1994 1996 2001 2006 2011 2016

Referendums	2000 2005

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