Mubarak: The Man Who Stayed Too Long

National Referendum
Though Mubarak's nomination was ostensibly subject to a vote of the Egyptian people, no rival party or candidate emerged to challenge Sadat and Mubarak's National Democratic Party (NDP). His nomination was confirmed by 98% of the electorate. Here, Mubarak votes in October 13, 1981 referendum on his candidacy.

• The Standoff in Egypt