Presidential elections were held in Ivory Coast on 12 October 1980, the first time a presidential election had been held separately to National Assembly elections. At the time the country was a one-party state with the Democratic Party of Ivory Coast – African Democratic Rally as the sole legal party. Its leader, long-term President Félix Houphouët-Boigny was the only candidate, and was re-elected unopposed.[1] Voter turnout was 82.3%.[2]
Results[edit]
Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
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| Félix Houphouët-Boigny | Democratic Party of Ivory Coast – African Democratic Rally | 2,795,150 | 100.00 |
Total | 2,795,150 | 100.00 |
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Valid votes | 2,795,150 | 99.99 |
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Invalid/blank votes | 306 | 0.01 |
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Total votes | 2,795,456 | 100.00 |
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Registered voters/turnout | 3,398,056 | 82.27 |
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Source: Nohlen et al. |
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