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2006 Seychellois presidential election

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2006 Seychellois presidential election

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Registered64,026
Turnout88.69%
 
Nominee James Michel Wavel Ramkalawan
Party FPPS SNPSDP
Popular vote 30,119 25,626
Percentage 53.73% 45.71%

President before election

James Michel
FPPS

Elected President

James Michel
FPPS

Presidential elections were held in the Seychelles between 28 and 30 July 2006. Incumbent president James Michel of the Seychelles People's Progressive Front was re-elected with 54% of the vote.

Candidates

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Three candidates participated in the election.

Results

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CandidateRunning matePartyVotes%
James MichelJoseph BelmontSeychelles People's Progressive Front30,11953.73
Wavel RamkalawanAnnette GeorgesSeychelles National Party25,62645.71
Philippe BoulléHenry NaikenIndependent3140.56
Total56,059100.00
Valid votes56,05998.72
Invalid/blank votes7281.28
Total votes56,787100.00
Registered voters/turnout64,02688.69
Source: African Elections Database