Presidential election
Burkina Faso elections · 1978-05-14 · held
1978 presidential election in Upper Volta (now Burkina Faso).
Results: final · complete coverage ·
Turnout: 35.17%
| Party / candidate | Votes | Vote share | Seats | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sangoulé Lamizana | 425302 | 42.15% | — | — |
| Macaire Ouédraogo | 254465 | 25.22% | — | — |
| Joseph Ouédraogo | 167160 | 16.57% | — | — |
| Joseph Ki-Zerbo | 162031 | 16.06% | — | — |
Upper Volta. No candidate obtained a majority, so Lamizana and Macaire Ouédraogo advanced to a runoff. Historical candidate figures require further primary-source reconciliation.
Sources & further reading
Inter-Parliamentary Union (contemporary parliamentary context)