16-18 December 2015: Presidential elections in Seychelles
For the first time in more than 20 years, the presidential election witnessed a competition of more than two candidates. In the second round of voting from 16 to 18 December, the incumbent James Michel from the People’s Party who intended to run for a third and final term, secured his re-election. He received 50.15% of the votes, defeating opposition leader Wavel Ramkalawan (49.85%) by just 193 votes in the second round.
