At stake
in this election:
- Seats in the National Assembly: 34
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Description
of government structure:
- The 1993 constitution provides for a
multiparty presidential system.
- Seychelles'
unicameral legislature, the National Assembly, is composed of 34 members serving five-year
terms.
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Results of the electoral races:
- Party: Seychelles People's Progressive Front (SPPF)
Leader: Mr. France Albert RENE
Seats won in last election: 27
Seats won in this election: 30
- Party: United
Leader: Rev. Wavel RAMKALAWAN
Opposition (UO)
Seats won in last election: 1
Seats won in this election: 3
- Party: Democratic Party (DP)
Leader: Sir James R. MANCHAM
Seats won in last election: 5
Seats won in this election: 1
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When was the last election? Number of seats in last election?
- Last elections to the National Assembly:
July 23, 1993
- Seats decided in the last election: 33
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Population
and number of registered voters:
- Population: 78,107 (1997 est.)
- Number of registered voters: 56,365
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Of Interest:
- The March 1998 election was the second
multiparty legislative election held in Seychelles since 1977.
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| SOURCE: INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ELECTION SYSTEMS (IFES) |
| For additional information:
IFES ElectionGuide Online |
