Presidential election
Burkina Faso elections · 1978-05-28 · held
1978 presidential election in Upper Volta (now Burkina Faso).
Results: final · complete coverage ·
Turnout: 43.55%
| Party / candidate | Votes | Vote share | Seats | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sangoulé Lamizana | 711722 | 56.28% | — | — |
| Macaire Ouédraogo | 552954 | 43.72% | — | — |
Upper Volta. Historical runoff figures are from compilations; contemporary IPU parliamentary coverage confirms the May presidential reelection.
Sources & further reading
Inter-Parliamentary Union (contemporary parliamentary context)