Seychellois parliamentary election, 2007

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Parliamentary elections were held in Seychelles from 10 May until 12 May 2007. ^[1] The result was a landslide victory for the ruling Seychelles People's Progressive Front, which held all 23 of its seats in the 34 seat National Assembly.

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Summary of the 10 May until 12 May 2007 National Assembly of the Seychelles election results

Party	Votes	%	Direct seats	+/-	Proportional seats	+/-	Total seats	+/-
Seychelles People's Progressive Front (Front Progressiste du Peuple Seychellois)	30,571	56.76%	18	±0	5	±0	23	±0
Seychelles National Party Democratic Party	23,869	43.43%	7	±0	4	±0	11	±0
Total (valid votes)	54,440	100%	25	—	9	—	34	—
Source: African Elections Database, SPPF website

In addition to the 54,440 valid votes, there were 1,393 invalid votes (2.5%). From the 64,993 registered voters ^[2] there was a turnout of 85.9%.

[edit] References

1. ^ All set for parliamentary election in Seychelles People's Daily Online, 9 may 2007
2. ^ ElectionGuide.org

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