title: 1949 Syrian presidential election
text: # 1949 Syrian presidential election
  
  A referendum on Husni al-Za'im's candidacy for President was held in Syria on 25 June 1949, alongside a referendum on presidential powers. Al-Zaim's candidacy was approved by 99.4% of voters.
  
  ## Results
  
  | Candidate | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
  | - | - | - | - | - |
  | | Husni al-Za'im | Independent | 726,116 | 99.37 |
  | Against | Against | Against | 4,615 | 0.63 |
  | Total | Total | Total | 730,731 | 100.00 |
  | Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | 816,321 | – |
  | Source: Nohlen et al. |||||
  