1979 Seychellois general election

General elections were held in the Seychelles between 23 and 26 June 1979 to elect a President and People's Assembly. Following a coup in 1977, the Seychelles People's Progressive Front (previously the Seychelles People's United Party) was the sole legal party at the time. The only candidate in the presidential election was SPUP leader France-Albert René.

1979 Seychellois general election

23–26 June 1979
Presidential election
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Nominee France-Albert René
Party FPPS
Popular vote 26,390
Percentage 97.99%

President before election

France-Albert René
FPPS

Elected President

France-Albert René
FPPS

The SPUP won all 25 seats in the National Assembly, and René's candidacy was approved by 98% of voters with a voter turnout of 96%.[1]

Results

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President

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CandidatePartyVotes%
France-Albert RenéSeychelles People's Progressive Front26,39097.99
Against5412.01
Total26,931100.00
Registered voters/turnout27,929
Source: EISA

National Assembly

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PartySeats
Seychelles People's Progressive Front23
Presidential appointees2
Total25
Source: IPU

References

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