1989 Seychellois presidential election explained

Country:Seychelles
Flag Year:1977
Type:presidential
Previous Election:1984 Seychellois presidential election
Previous Year:1984
Next Election:1993 Seychellois general election
Next Year:1993
Election Date:9–11 June 1989
Registered:42,861
Turnout:91.54%
Image1:France Albert-René.png
Nominee1:France-Albert René
Party1:FPPS
Popular Vote1:37,703
Percentage1:96.21%
President
Before Election:France-Albert René
Before Party:FPPS
After Election:France-Albert René
After Party:FPPS

Presidential elections were held in the Seychelles in June 1989. Following a coup in 1977, the Seychelles People's Progressive Front was the sole legal party, and its leader, France-Albert René, was the only candidate in the election. He was re-elected with 96.1% of the votes on a 91.5% turnout.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.eisa.org.za/wep/seyonepartyresults.htm Seychelles: Presidential election results under one party rule