2006 Seychellois presidential election explained

Country:	Seychelles
Type:	presidential
Previous Election:	2001 Seychellois presidential election
Previous Year:	2001
Next Election:	2011 Seychellois presidential election
Next Year:	2011
Election Date:	28–30 July 2006
Registered:	64,026
Turnout:	88.69%
Image1:	James_Michel_2014.png
Nominee1:	James Michel
Party1:	FPPS
Popular Vote1:	30,119
Percentage1:	53.73%
Nominee2:	Wavel Ramkalawan
Party2:	SNP–SDP
Popular Vote2:	25,626
Percentage2:	45.71%
President
Before Election:	James Michel
Before Party:	FPPS
After Election:	James Michel
After Party:	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

Three candidates participated in the election.

• James Michel – Incumbent president and candidate of the ruling Seychelles People's Progressive Front (SPPF) party. He took over as president after long-time President France-Albert René, who won the last presidential election in 2001, stepped down in July 2004. His running mate was Joseph Belmont.
• Wavel Ramkalawan – Candidate of the main opposition Seychelles National Party (SNP). He finished second to René in the 1998 and 2001. He was also endorsed by the Democratic Party (DP), another opposition party. His running mate was Annette Georges.
• Philippe Boulle – An independent candidate who ran in the 1993 and 2001 presidential elections. His running mate was Henry Naiken.