title: 1988 Maldivian presidential election
text: # 1988 Maldivian presidential election
  
  Presidential elections were held in the Maldives on 23 September 1988. Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was the sole candidate nominated by Parliament. His candidacy was approved by 96.4% of voters.
  
  ## Results
  
  | Candidate | Votes | % |
  | - | - | - |
  | Maumoon Abdul Gayoom | 69,373 | 96.47 |
  | Against | 2,537 | 3.53 |
  | Total | 71,910 | 100.00 |
  | Valid votes | 71,910 | 99.41 |
  | Invalid/blank votes | 429 | 0.59 |
  | Total votes | 72,339 | 100.00 |
  | Registered voters/turnout | 87,123 | 83.03 |
  | Source: Direct Democracy |||
  