Early parliamentary elections were held in

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on 6 April 1987, with a second round for nine seats on 13 April.Egypt
Inter-Parliamentary Union They followed a change in the electoral law, approved by a

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in February, which would allow independent candidates to run in the election. The result was a victory for the ruling National Democratic Party, which won 346 of the 458 seats. Following the election, the People's Assembly nominated incumbent

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for the post of president, whose candidacy was put to voters in a

on 5 October. Voter turnout was reported to be 50.45%, but was estimated to be closer to 25%.Egypt: Elections
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Results

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Parliamentary elections in Egypt

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