Malagasy presidential election, 2001
Presidential elections were held in Madagascar on 16 December 2001. Initial results suggested a second round was necessary, with neither of the main candidates, incumbent President Didier Ratsiraka and Marc Ravalomanana. However, Ravalomanana rejected the results and declared himself President in February 2002, resulting in violence breaking out between supporters of the two candidates.[1] A recount was held, after which Ravalomanana was awarded 51.46% of the votes, and in April the High Constitutional Court declared him the winner. Although Ratsiraka rejected the verdict, the United States recognised Ravalomanana as President in June, and the following month Ratsiraka fled to France.[1]
Results
| Candidate |
Party |
Votes |
% |
Recount % |
| Marc Ravalomanana |
Tiako I Madagasikara |
1,945,242 |
46.44 |
51.46 |
| Didier Ratsiraka |
AREMA |
1,701,094 |
40.61 |
35.90 |
| Albert Zafy |
Action, Truth, Development and Harmony |
223,831 |
5.34 |
5.07 |
| Herizo Razafimahaleo |
Economic Liberalism and Democratic Action for National Recovery |
178,972 |
4.27 |
4.00 |
| Daniel Rajakoba |
Independent |
74,304 |
1.77 |
2.01 |
| Patrick Rajaonary |
Independent |
65,571 |
1.57 |
1.55 |
| Total |
4,189,014 |
100 |
100 |
| Source: EISA |
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