Seychellois presidential election, 2001

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Presidential elections were held in Seychelles on 31 August and 2 September 2001. They were won by the incumbent president, France-Albert René, who beat his nearest rival Wavel Ramkalawan by just under 5,000 votes.

Results

Summary of the 31 August/2 September 2001 Seychelles presidential election results
Candidates - Parties	Votes	%
France-Albert René - Seychelles People's Progressive Front	27,223	54.2
Wavel Ramkalawan - Seychelles National Party	22,581	44.9
Philippe Boulle	434	0.9
Total (turnout 85.3%)	50,238	100.0
Source: Seychelles Nation.

Elections and referendums in Seychelles
Presidential elections	1979 1984 1989 1993 1998 2001 2006 2011 2015
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Referendums	1992 1993

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