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Oct. 22, 2020 Held

Seychelles

Republic of Seychelles

Election for Seychellois Presidency

Results

Voter Participation

Voter
Turnout*
Cast Votes:66,017
Valid Votes:64,761
Invalid Votes:1,256

Vote Share by Candidate:

Rev. Wavel RAMKALAWAN35,562

54.91

Danny Faure28,178

43.51

Alain St Ange1,021

1.58
Election Results Modified: Nov 13, 2020

General Information

This election is scheduled to be held from October 22 - October 24.

 

At Stake in this Election:       

  • The office of President of Seychelles

 

Government Structure:

  • Chief of State: President Danny FAURE (since 16 October 2016)
  • Head of Government: President Danny FAURE (since 16 October 2016)
  • Assembly: The Seychelles has a unicameral National Assembly (Assemblée Nationale) with 34 seats.

 

Electoral System:

  • The President is elected by absolute majority, in two rounds if needed, to serve a 5-year term.
  • In the National Assembly (Assemblée Nationale), 25 members are elected by simple majority vote and nine members are elected by proportional representation to serve 5-year terms.

 

Main Parties in this Election:                    

  • Danny FAURE
    • Party: United Seychelles
  • Wavel RAMKALAWAN
    • Coalition: Linyon Demokratik Seselwa
  • Alain ST ANGE
    • Party: One Seychelles
Election Modified: Mar 10, 2023

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