1979 Seychellois general election

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General elections were held in the Seychelles between 23 and 26 June 1979 to elect a President and National 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.

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 96.4%.[1]

Results

President

Choice Votes %
For 26,390 98.0
Against 541 2.0
Total 26,931 100
Source: EISA

National Assembly

Party Votes % Seats
Seychelles People's Progressive Front 98 23
Others 2 0
Presidential appointees - - 2
Total 27,920 100 25
Source: IPU

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