Presidential elections were held in Somalia on 23 December 1986, the first time a direct election for President had been held. The country was a one-party state at the time, with the Somali Revolutionary Socialist Party (SRSP) as the sole legal political party. Its leader, incumbent President Siad Barre, was the only candidate. He was re-elected with fewer than 1,500 votes against his candidacy.^[1]

1986 Somali presidential election

23 December 1986 2009 →

Nominee Siad Barre Party SRSP Popular vote 4,889,078 Percentage 99.97%

President before election Siad Barre SRSP Elected President Siad Barre SRSP