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election was effectively a referendum on TANU leader Julius Nyerere's candidacy. Voter turnout was 70.1% in the presidential election and 66.6% in the National Assembly election.

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, trade and industry

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was appointed as the State Minister at the President's Office.

Results

President

National Assembly

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