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Executive branch Seychelles, in 35 editions.
The entry for Seychelles published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 28 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 28
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
president, Council of Ministers
president, Council of Ministers
Published as “Executive branch”
president, Council of Ministers
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President France Albert RENE (since 5 June 1977)
Published as “Elections”
election of delegates to a multiparty constitutional conference is scheduled for June 1992
- President:
- last held 9-11 June 1989 (next to be held NA June 1994); results - President France Albert RENE reelected without opposition
- People's Assembly:
- last held 5 December 1987 (next to be held NA December 1992);
- results - SPPF was the only legal party;
- seats - (25 total, 23 elected) SPPF 23
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, Council of Ministers
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President France Albert RENE (since 5 June 1977)
election of delegates to a multiparty constitutional conference is scheduled
for June 1992
President:
last held 9-11 June 1989 (next to be held NA June 1994); results - President
France Albert RENE reelected without opposition
People's Assembly:
last held 5 December 1987 (next to be held NA December 1992); results - SPPF
was the only legal party; seats - (25 total, 23 elected) SPPF 23
Published as “Elections”
note: presidential and legislative elections are scheduled to be held once the new, multiparty consititution is ratified later this year
- President:
- last held 9-11 June 1989 (next to be held NA 1993); results - President France Albert RENE reelected without opposition
- People's Assembly:
- last held 5 December 1987 (next to be held mid-1993);
- results - SPPF was the only legal party;
- seats - (25 total, 23 elected) SPPF 23
Published as “Executive branch”
president, Council of Ministers
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President France Albert RENE (since 5 June 1977)
president, Council of Ministers note:Chief of State presidential and Head of Government: legislative elections are scheduled to
President France Albert RENE (since 5 June 1977)
election of delegatesa be held once the
new, multiparty constitutional conference consititution is scheduled ratified later this year
for June 1992
President:
last held 9-11 June 1989 (next to be held NA June 1994); 1993); results - President
France Albert RENE reelected without opposition
People's Assembly:
last held 5 December 1987 (next to be held NA December 1992); mid-1993); results - SPPF
only legal party; seats - (25 total, 23 elected) SPPF 23
president, Council of Ministers
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President France Albert RENE (since 5 June 1977)
The entry for Seychelles did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state and head of government:
- President France Albert RENE (since 5 June 1977);
- election last held 20-23 July 1993 (next to be held NA);
- results - President France Albert RENE (SPPF) reelected with 59.5% of the vote, Sir James MANCHAM (DP) 36.72%
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers; appointed by the president
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state and head of government: President France Albert RENE
(since 5 June 1977); election last held 20-23 July 1993 (next to be
held NA); results - President France Albert RENE (SPPF) reelected with
59.5% of the vote, Sir James MANCHAM (DP) 36.72%
cabinet: Council of Ministers; appointed by the president
- chief of state and head of government:
- President France Albert RENE (since 5 June 1977) was elected for a five-year term by popular vote;
- election last held 20-23 July 1993 (next to be held NA 1998);
- results - President France Albert RENE (SPPF) reelected with 59.5% of the vote, Sir James MANCHAM (DP) 36.72%
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers was appointed by the president
chief of state and head of government: President France Albert RENE
(since 5 June 1977); 1977) was elected for a five-year term by popular
vote; election last held 20-23 July 1993 (next to beNA); NA 1998);
results - President France Albert RENE (SPPF) reelected with
of the vote, Sir James MANCHAM (DP) 36.72%
cabinet: Council of Ministers; Ministers was appointed by the president
- chief of state:
- President France Albert RENE (since 5 June 1977); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President France Albert RENE (since 5 June 1977); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 20-23 July 1993 (next to be held NA 1998)
- election results :
- President France Albert RENE reelected; percent of vote - France Albert RENE (SPPF) 59.5%, Sir James MANCHAM (DP) 36.72%
chief of state: President France Albert RENE (since 5 June 1977); note
- the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President France Albert RENE1977) was 1977);
note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term by popular term;vote; election last held 20-23 July 1993 (next to be held NA 1998); 1998)
election results - : President France Albert RENE (SPPF) reelected with 59.5%reelected; percent of the vote,
vote - France Albert RENE (SPPF) 59.5%, Sir James MANCHAM (DP) 36.72%
cabinet: Council of Ministers was appointed by the president
- chief of state:
- President France Albert RENE (since 5 June 1977); note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President France Albert RENE (since 5 June 1977); note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 20-22 March 1998 (next to be held by NA 2003)
- election results:
- President France Albert RENE reelected;
- percent of vote-France Albert RENE (SPPF) 61%,
- Wavel RAMKALAWAN 27%,
- Sir James MANCHAM (DP) 12%
chief of state: President France Albert RENE (since 5 June 1977); note- the note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President France Albert RENE (since 5 June 1977);note - the note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 20-23 July 1993 20-22 March 1998 (next to be held by NA 1998) 2003)
election results : results: President France Albert RENE reelected; percent ofvote - France vote-France Albert RENE (SPPF) 59.5%, 61%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN 27%, Sir James
MANCHAM (DP) 36.72% 12%
- chief of state:
- President France Albert RENE (since 5 June 1977); note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President France Albert RENE (since 5 June 1977); note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 20-22 March 1998 (next to be held by NA 2003)
- election results:
- President France Albert RENE reelected;
- percent of vote--France Albert RENE (SPPF) 61%,
- Wavel RAMKALAWAN (UO) 27%,
- Sir James MANCHAM (DP) 12%
chief of state: President France Albert RENE (since 5 June 1977);note-the note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President France Albert RENE (since 5 June 1977);note-the 1977); note--the president is both the chief of state and head of
government
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 20-22 March 1998 (next to be held by NA 2003)
election results: President France Albert RENE reelected; percent ofvote-France vote--France Albert RENE (SPPF) 61%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN (UO) 27%, Sir James
James MANCHAM (DP) 12%
- chief of state:
- President France Albert RENE (since 5 June 1977); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President France Albert RENE (since 5 June 1977); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 20-22 March 1998 (next to be held by NA 2003)
- election results:
- France Albert RENE reelected president;
- percent of vote - France Albert RENE (SPPF) 66.7%,
- Wavel RAMKALAWAN (UO) 19.5%,
- Sir James MANCHAM (DP) 13.8%
chief of state: President France Albert RENE (since 5 June 1977);
note--the
head of government: President France Albert RENE (since 5 Junenote--the note - the president is both the chief of state and head of
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election results: President France Albert RENE reelected; reelected president; percent of
vote--France61%, 66.7%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN (UO) 27%, 19.5%, Sir12% 13.8%
- chief of state:
- President France Albert RENE (since 5 June 1977);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government head of government: President France Albert RENE (since 5 June 1977);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 20-22 March 1998 (next to be held by NA 2003) election results: France Albert RENE reelected president;
- percent of vote - France Albert RENE (SPPF) 66.7%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN (UO) 19.5%, Sir James MANCHAM (DP) 13.8%
chief of state: President France Albert RENE (since 5 June 1977); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
- chief of state:
- President France Albert RENE (since 5 June 1977); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 31 August-2 September 2001 (next to be held NA 2006)
- election results:
- France Albert RENE reelected president;
- percent of vote - France Albert RENE (SPPF) 54.19%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN (UO) 44.95%, Philippe BOULLE 0.86%;
- note - the first time that presidential elections have been held separately from legislative elections
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- head of government:
- President France Albert RENE (since 5 June 1977); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President France Albert RENE (since 5 June 1977); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government head of government: President France Albert RENE (since 5 June 1977); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 20-22 March 1998 31 August-2 September 2001 (next to be held by NA 2003) 2006)
election results: France Albert RENE reelected president; percent of vote - France Albert RENE (SPPF) 66.7%, 54.19%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN (UO) 19.5%, Sir James MANCHAM (DP) 13.8% 44.95%, Philippe BOULLE 0.86%; note - the first time that presidential elections have been held separately from legislative elections
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
head of government: President France Albert RENE (since 5 June 1977); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
The same text in 2004 and 2005.
- chief of state:
- President James MICHEL (since 14 April 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President James MICHEL (since 14 April 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 31 August-2 September 2001 (next to be held NA 2006)
- election results:
- France Albert RENE re-elected president;
- percent of vote - France Albert RENE (SPPF) 54.19%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN (UO) 44.95%, Philippe BOULLE 0.86%;
- note - the first time that presidential elections have been held separately from legislative elections;
- France Albert RENE stepped down 14 April 2004 and Vice President James MICHEL was sworn in as president
chief of state: President France Albert RENE James MICHEL (since 5 June 1977); 14 April 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President James MICHEL (since 14 April 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 31 August-2 September 2001 (next to be held NA 2006)
election results: France Albert RENE reelected re-elected president; percent of vote - France Albert RENE (SPPF) 54.19%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN (UO) 44.95%, Philippe BOULLE 0.86%; note - the first time that presidential elections have been held separately from legislative elections elections; France Albert RENE
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
head of government: President(since 5 June 1977); note - the president is both the chief of state stepped down 14 April 2004 and head of government Vice President James MICHEL was sworn in as president
- chief of state:
- President James MICHEL (since 14 April 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President James MICHEL (since 14 April 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for two more terms); election last held 28-30 July 2006 (next to be held in 2011)
- election results:
- President James MICHEL elected president;
- percent of vote - James MICHEL (SPPF) 53.73%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN (SNP) 45.71%, Philippe BOULLE 0.56%;
- note - this was the first election in which President James MICHEL participated;
- he was originally sworn in as president after former president France Albert RENE stepped down in April 2004
chief of state: President James MICHEL (since 14 April 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President James MICHEL (since 14 April 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; term (eligible for two more terms); election last held 31 August-2 September 2001 28-30 July 2006 (next to be held NA 2006) in 2011)
election results: France Albert RENE re-elected President James MICHEL elected president; percent of vote - France Albert RENE James MICHEL (SPPF) 54.19%, 53.73%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN (UO) 44.95%, (SNP) 45.71%, Philippe BOULLE 0.86%; 0.56%; note - this was the first time that presidential elections have been held separately from legislative elections; France Albert RENE stepped down 14 April 2004 and Vice election in which President James MICHEL participated; he was originally sworn in as president after former president France Albert RENE stepped down in April 2004
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
- chief of state:
- President James Alix MICHEL (since 14 April 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President James MICHEL (since 14 April 2004)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for two more terms); election last held 28-30 July 2006 (next to be held in 2011)
- election results:
- President James MICHEL elected president;
- percent of vote - James MICHEL 53.73%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN 45.71%, Philippe BOULLE 0.56%;
- note - this was the first election in which President James MICHEL participated;
- he was originally sworn in as president after former president France Albert RENE stepped down in April 2004
chief of state: President James Alix MICHEL (since 14 April 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President James MICHEL (since 14 April 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government 2004)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for two more terms); election last held 28-30 July 2006 (next to be held in 2011)
election results: President James MICHEL elected president; percent of vote - James MICHEL (SPPF) 53.73%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN (SNP) 45.71%, Philippe BOULLE 0.56%; note - this was the first election in which President James MICHEL participated; he was originally sworn in as president after former president France Albert RENE stepped down in April 2004
- chief of state:
- President James Alix MICHEL (since 14 April 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President James MICHEL (since 14 April 2004)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for two more terms); election last held 28-30 July 2006 (next to be held in 2011)
- election results:
- President James MICHEL elected president;
- percent of vote - James MICHEL 53.73%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN 45.71%, Philippe BOULLE 0.56%;
- note - this was the first election in which President James MICHEL participated;
- he was originally sworn in as president after former president France Albert RENE stepped down in April 2004
chief of state:
President James Alix MICHEL (since 14 April 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President James MICHEL (since 14 April 2004)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for two more terms); election last held 28-30 July 2006 (next to be held in 2011)
election results:
President James MICHEL elected president; percent of vote - James MICHEL 53.73%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN 45.71%, Philippe BOULLE 0.56%; note - this was the first election in which President James MICHEL participated; he was originally sworn in as president after former president France Albert RENE stepped down in April 2004
- chief of state:
- President James Alix MICHEL (since 14 April 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President James MICHEL (since 14 April 2004)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for two more terms); election last held on 28-30 July 2006 (next to be held in 2011)
- election results:
- President James MICHEL elected president;
- percent of vote - James MICHEL 53.7%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN 45.7%, Philippe BOULLE 0.6%;
- note - this was the first election in which President James MICHEL participated;
- he was originally sworn in as president after former president France Albert RENE stepped down in April 2004
chief of state:
President James Alix MICHEL (since 14 April 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President James MICHEL (since 14 April 2004)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for two more terms); election last held on 28-30 July 2006 (next to be held in 2011)
election results:
President James MICHEL elected president; percent of vote - James MICHEL 53.73%, 53.7%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN 45.71%, 45.7%, Philippe BOULLE 0.56%; 0.6%; note - this was the first election in which President James MICHEL participated; he was originally sworn in as president after former president France Albert RENE stepped down in April 2004
- chief of state:
- President James Alix MICHEL (since 14 April 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President James Alix MICHEL (since 14 April 2004)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for two more terms); election last held on 19-21 May 2011 (next to be held in 2016)
- election results:
- President James MICHEL elected president;
- percent of vote - James MICHEL 55.5%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN 41.4%, Philippe BOULLE 1.7%, Ralph VOLCERE 1.5%;
- note - this was the second election in which President James MICHEL participated;
- he was originally sworn in as president after former president France Albert RENE stepped down in April 2004
chief of state:
President James Alix MICHEL (since 14 April 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President James Alix MICHEL (since 14 April 2004)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for two more terms); election last held on 28-30 July 2006 19-21 May 2011 (next to be held in 2011) 2016)
election results:
President James MICHEL elected president; percent of vote - James MICHEL 53.7%, 55.5%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN 45.7%, 41.4%, Philippe BOULLE 0.6%; 1.7%, Ralph VOLCERE 1.5%; note - this was the first second election in which President James MICHEL participated; he was originally sworn in as president after former president France Albert RENE stepped down in April 2004
The same text in 2012 and 2013.
- chief of state:
- President James Alix MICHEL (since 14 April 2004);
- Vice President Danny FAURE (since 1 July 2010);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President James Alix MICHEL (since 14 April 2004); Vice President Danny FAURE (since 1 July 2010)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for two more terms); election last held on 19-21 May 2011 (next to be held in 2016)
- election results:
- President James MICHEL elected president;
- percent of vote - James MICHEL 55.5%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN 41.4%, Philippe BOULLE 1.7%, Ralph VOLCERE 1.5%;
- note - this was the second election in which President James MICHEL participated;
- he was originally sworn in as president after former president France Albert RENE stepped down in April 2004
chief of state:
President James Alix MICHEL (since 14 April 2004); Vice President Danny FAURE (since 1 July 2010); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President James Alix MICHEL (since 14 April 2004) 2004); Vice President Danny FAURE (since 1 July 2010)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for two more terms); election last held on 19-21 May 2011 (next to be held in 2016)
election results:
President James MICHEL elected president; percent of vote - James MICHEL 55.5%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN 41.4%, Philippe BOULLE 1.7%, Ralph VOLCERE 1.5%; note - this was the second election in which President James MICHEL participated; he was originally sworn in as president after former president France Albert RENE stepped down in April 2004
- chief of state:
- President James Alix MICHEL (since 14 April 2004);
- Vice President Danny FAURE (since 1 July 2010);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President James Alix MICHEL (since 14 April 2004); Vice President Danny FAURE (since 1 July 2010)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for two more terms); election last held on 19-21 May 2011 (next to be held in 2016)
- election results:
- President James MICHEL elected president;
- percent of vote - James MICHEL 55.5%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN 41.4%, Philippe BOULLE 1.7%, Ralph VOLCERE 1.5%;
- note - this was the second election in which President James MICHEL participated;
- he was originally sworn in as president after former president France Albert RENE stepped down in April 2004
chief of state:
President James Alix MICHEL (since 14 April 2004); Vice President Danny FAURE (since 1 July 2010); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President James Alix MICHEL (since 14 April 2004); Vice President Danny FAURE (since 1 July 2010)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for two more terms); election last held on 19-21 May 2011 (next to be held in 2016)
election results:
President James MICHEL elected president; percent of vote - James MICHEL 55.5%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN 41.4%, Philippe BOULLE 1.7%, Ralph VOLCERE 1.5%; note - this was the second election in which President James MICHEL participated; he was originally sworn in as president after former president France Albert RENE stepped down in April 2004
- chief of state:
- President James Alix MICHEL (since 14 April 2004);
- Vice President Danny FAURE (since 1 July 2010);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President James Alix MICHEL (since 14 April 2004); Vice President Danny FAURE (since 1 July 2010)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in two rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for 2 more terms);
- election last held on 3-5 December with runoff on 16-18 December 2015 (next to be held NA)
- election results:
- President James MICHEL reelected president; percent of vote in second round - James MICHEL (PP) 50.2%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN (SNP) 49.8%
chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in two rounds if needed for a
elections:five-year 5-year term (eligible for two 2 more terms); election last held on 19-21 May 2011 3-5 December with runoff on 16-18 December 2015 (next to be held in 2016) NA)
election results:elected reelected president; percent of vote in second round - James MICHEL 55.5%, (PP) 50.2%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN 41.4%, Philippe BOULLE 1.7%, Ralph VOLCERE 1.5%; note - this was the second election in which President James MICHEL participated; he was originally sworn in as president after former president France Albert RENE stepped down in April 2004 (SNP) 49.8%
- chief of state:
- President Danny FAURE (PL) (since 16 October 2016);
- Vice President Vincent MERITON (since 28 October 2016);
- note - James Alix MICHEL resigned the presidency effective 16 October 2016;
- the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Danny FAURE (PL) (since 16 October 2016);
- Vice President Vincent MERITON (since 28 October 2016);
- note - James Alix MICHEL resigned the presidency effective 16 October 2016;
- the president is both chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in two rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for 2 more terms);
- election last held on 3-5 December 2015 with runoff on 16-18 December 2015 (next expected in December 2020)
- election results:
- President James Alix MICHEL reelected president; percent of vote in second round - James Alix MICHEL (PP) 50.2%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN (SNP) 49.8%
chief of state: President James Alix MICHEL Danny FAURE (PL) (since 14 April 2004); 16 October 2016); Vice President Danny FAURE Vincent MERITON (since 1 July 2010); 28 October 2016); note - James Alix MICHEL resigned the presidency effective 16 October 2016; the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President James Alix MICHEL Danny FAURE (PL) (since 14 April 2004); 16 October 2016); Vice President Danny FAURE Vincent MERITON (since 1 July 2010) 28 October 2016); note - James Alix MICHEL resigned the presidency effective 16 October 2016; the president is both chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in two rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for 2 more terms); election last held on 3-5 December 2015 with runoff on 16-18 December 2015 (next to be held NA) expected in December 2020)
election results: President James Alix MICHEL reelected president; percent of vote in second round - James Alix MICHEL (PP) 50.2%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN (SNP) 49.8%
- chief of state:
- President Danny FAURE (since 16 October 2016);
- Vice President Vincent MERITON (since 28 October 2016);
- note - James Alix MICHEL resigned the presidency effective 16 October 2016;
- the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Danny FAURE (since 16 October 2016);
- Vice President Vincent MERITON (since 28 October 2016);
- note - James Alix MICHEL resigned the presidency effective 16 October 2016
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for 1 additional term);
- election last held on 3-5 December 2015 with runoff on 16-18 December 2015 (next to be held in December 2020)
- election results:
- President James Alix MICHEL reelected president; percent of vote in second round - James Alix MICHEL (PL) 50.2%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN (SNP) 49.8%
chief of state: President Danny FAURE (PL) (since 16 October 2016); Vice President Vincent MERITON (since 28 October 2016); note - James Alix MICHEL resigned the presidency effective 16 October 2016; the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Danny FAURE (PL) (since 16 October 2016); Vice President Vincent MERITON (since 28 October 2016); note - James Alix MICHEL resigned the presidency effective 16 October 2016; the president is both chief of state and head of government 2016
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in two 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for 2 more terms); 1 additional term); election last held on 3-5 December 2015 with runoff on 16-18 December 2015 (next expected to be held in December 2020)
election results: President James Alix MICHEL reelected president; percent of vote in second round - James Alix MICHEL (PP) (PL) 50.2%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN (SNP) 49.8%
- chief of state:
- President Danny FAURE (since 16 October 2016);
- Vice President Vincent MERITON (since 28 October 2016);
- note - James Alix MICHEL resigned the presidency effective 16 October 2016;
- the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Danny FAURE (since 16 October 2016);
- Vice President Vincent MERITON (since 28 October 2016);
- note - James Alix MICHEL resigned the presidency effective 16 October 2016
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for 1 additional term);
- election last held on 3-5 December 2015 with runoff a on 16-18 December 2015 (next to be held in December 2020)
- election results:
- President James Alix MICHEL reelected president in second round; percent of vote - James Alix MICHEL (PL) 50.2%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN (SNP) 49.8%
chief of state: President Danny FAURE (since 16 October 2016); Vice President Vincent MERITON (since 28 October 2016); note - James Alix MICHEL resigned the presidency effective 16 October 2016; the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Danny FAURE (since 16 October 2016); Vice President Vincent MERITON (since 28 October 2016); note - James Alix MICHEL resigned the presidency effective 16 October 2016
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for 1 additional term); election last held on 3-5 December 2015 with runoff a on 16-18 December 2015 (next to be held in December 2020)
election results: President James Alix MICHEL reelected president; president in second round; percent of vote in second round - James Alix MICHEL (PL) 50.2%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN (SNP) 49.8%
- chief of state:
- President Danny FAURE (since 16 October 2016);
- Vice President Vincent MERITON (since 28 October 2016);
- note - James Alix MICHEL resigned the presidency effective 16 October 2016;
- the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Danny FAURE (since 16 October 2016); Vice President Vincent MERITON (since 28 October 2016)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for 1 additional term);
- election last held on 3-5 December 2015 with a runoff on 16-18 December 2015 (next to be held in December 2020)
- election results:
- President James Alix MICHEL reelected president in second round; percent of vote - James Alix MICHEL (PL) 50.2%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN (SNP) 49.8%
chief of state: President Danny FAURE (since 16 October 2016); Vice President Vincent MERITON (since 28 October 2016); note - James Alix MICHEL resigned the presidency effective 16 October 2016; the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Danny FAURE (since 16 October 2016); Vice President Vincent MERITON (since 28 October 2016); note - James Alix MICHEL resigned the presidency effective 16 October 2016 2016)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for 1 additional term); election last held on 3-5 December 2015 with runoff a runoff on 16-18 December 2015 (next to be held in December 2020)
election results: President James Alix MICHEL reelected president in second round; percent of vote - James Alix MICHEL (PL) 50.2%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN (SNP) 49.8%
The same text in 2020 and 2021.
- chief of state:
- President Wavel RAMKALAWAN (since 26 October 2020);
- Vice President Ahmed AFIF (since 27 October 2020);
- the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Wavel RAMKALAWAN (since 26 October 2020); Vice President Ahmed AFIF (since 27 October 2020)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for 1 additional term);
- election last held on 22-24 Oct 2020 (originally scheduled for December 2020 but moved up to coincide with the 22-24 October National Assembly election in order to cut election costs)
- election results:
- Wavel RAMKALAWAN elected president; Wavel RAMKALAWAN (LDS) 54.9%, Danny FAURE (US) 43.5%
chief of state: President Danny FAURE Wavel RAMKALAWAN (since 16 26 October 2016); 2020); Vice President Vincent MERITON Ahmed AFIF (since 28 October 2016); note - James Alix MICHEL resigned the presidency effective 16 27 October 2016; 2020); the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Danny FAURE Wavel RAMKALAWAN (since 16 26 October 2016); 2020); Vice President Vincent MERITON Ahmed AFIF (since 28 27 October 2016) 2020)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for 1 additional term); election last held on 3-5 December 2015 with a runoff on 16-18 22-24 Oct 2020 (originally scheduled for December 2015 (next 2020 but moved up to be held coincide with the 22-24 October National Assembly election in December 2020) order to cut election costs)
election results: President James Alix MICHEL reelected president in second round; percent of vote - James Alix MICHEL (PL) 50.2%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN (SNP) 49.8% elected president; Wavel RAMKALAWAN (LDS) 54.9%, Danny FAURE (US) 43.5%
- chief of state:
- President Wavel RAMKALAWAN (since 26 October 2020);
- Vice President Ahmed AFIF (since 27 October 2020);
- the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Wavel RAMKALAWAN (since 26 October 2020); Vice President Ahmed AFIF (since 27 October 2020)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for 1 additional term);
- election last held on 22-24 October 2020 (originally scheduled for December 2020 but moved up to coincide with the 22-24 October National Assembly election in order to cut election costs)
- election results:
2020 : Wavel RAMKALAWAN elected president;
- 2015 : President James Alix MICHEL reelected president in second round;
- percent of vote first round - James Alix MICHEL (PL) 47.8%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN (SNP) 35.3%, other 16.9%;
- percent of vote second round - James Alix MICHEL (PL) 50.2%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN (SNP) 49.8%
chief of state: President Wavel RAMKALAWAN (since 26 October 2020); Vice President Ahmed AFIF (since 27 October 2020); the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Wavel RAMKALAWAN (since 26 October 2020); Vice President Ahmed AFIF (since 27 October 2020)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for 1 additional term); election last held on 22-24 Oct October 2020 (originally scheduled for December 2020 but moved up to coincide with the 22-24 October National Assembly election in order to cut election costs)
election results: 2020 : Wavel RAMKALAWAN elected president; Wavel RAMKALAWAN (LDS) 54.9%, Danny FAURE (US) 43.5% 43.5%, other 1.6%
2015 : President James Alix MICHEL reelected president in second round; percent of vote first round - James Alix MICHEL (PL) 47.8%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN (SNP) 35.3%, other 16.9%; percent of vote second round - James Alix MICHEL (PL) 50.2%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN (SNP) 49.8%
- chief of state:
- President Wavel RAMKALAWAN (since 26 October 2020);
- Vice President Ahmed AFIF (since 27 October 2020);
- the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Wavel RAMKALAWAN (since 26 October 2020); Vice President Ahmed AFIF (since 27 October 2020)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 22-24 October 2020;
- next presidential election due in 2025
- election results:
2020 : Wavel RAMKALAWAN elected president;
- 2015 : President James Alix MICHEL reelected president in second round;
- percent of vote first round - James Alix MICHEL (PL) 47.8%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN (SNP) 35.3%, other 16.9%;
- percent of vote second round - James Alix MICHEL 50.2%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN 49.8%
chief of state: President Wavel RAMKALAWAN (since 26 October 2020); Vice President Ahmed AFIF (since 27 October 2020); the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Wavel RAMKALAWAN (since 26 October 2020); Vice President Ahmed AFIF (since 27 October 2020)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for 1 additional a second term); election last held on 22-24 October 2020 (originally scheduled for December 2020 but moved up to coincide with the 22-24 October National Assembly 2020; next presidential election due in order to cut election costs) 2025
election results:
2020 : Wavel RAMKALAWAN elected president; Wavel RAMKALAWAN (LDS) 54.9%, Danny FAURE (US) 43.5%, other 1.6%
2015 : President James Alix MICHEL reelected president in second round; percent of vote first round - James Alix MICHEL (PL) 47.8%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN (SNP) 35.3%, other 16.9%; percent of vote second round - James Alix MICHEL (PL) 50.2%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN (SNP) 49.8%
- chief of state:
- President Wavel RAMKALAWAN (since 26 October 2020)
- head of government:
- President Wavel RAMKALAWAN (since 26 October 2020)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 22 to 24 October 2020 (next to be held in 2025)
- election results:
2020 : Wavel RAMKALAWAN elected president;
- 2015 : President James Alix MICHEL reelected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - James Alix MICHEL (PL) 47.8%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN (SNP) 35.3%, other 16.9%;
- percent of vote in second round - James Alix MICHEL 50.2%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN 49.8%
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President Wavel RAMKALAWAN (since 26 October 2020); Vice President Ahmed AFIF (since 27 October 2020); the president is both chief of state and head of government 2020)
head of government: President Wavel RAMKALAWAN (since 26 October 2020); Vice President Ahmed AFIF (since 27 October 2020)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 22-24 22 to 24 October 2020; next presidential election due 2020 (next to be held in 2025 2025)
election results:
2020 : Wavel RAMKALAWAN elected president; Wavel RAMKALAWAN (LDS) 54.9%, Danny FAURE (US) 43.5%, other 1.6%
2015 : President James Alix MICHEL reelected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - James Alix MICHEL (PL) 47.8%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN (SNP) 35.3%, other 16.9%; percent of vote in second round - James Alix MICHEL 50.2%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN 49.8%
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
- chief of state:
- President Patrick HERMINIE (since 26 October 2025)
- head of government:
- President Patrick HERMINIE (since 26 October 2025)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- election/appointment process:
- president directly elected by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term)
- most recent election date:
- 9 October 2025
- election results:
- 2025 : Patrick HERMINIE elected president; Patrick HERMINIE (US) 52.7%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN (LDS) 47.3%
- expected date of next election:
- 2030
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President Wavel RAMKALAWAN Patrick HERMINIE (since 26 October 2020) 2025)
head of government: President Wavel RAMKALAWAN Patrick HERMINIE (since 26 October 2020) 2025)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the presidentelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president directly elected by absolute majority absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds rounds, if needed needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); term)
most recent election last held on 22 to 24 date: 9 October 2020 (next to be held in 2025) 2025
election results:2020 2025 : Wavel RAMKALAWAN Patrick HERMINIE elected president; Patrick HERMINIE (US) 52.7%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN (LDS) 54.9%, Danny FAURE (US) 43.5%, other 1.6% 47.3%2015 : President James Alix MICHEL reelected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - James Alix MICHEL (PL) 47.8%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN (SNP) 35.3%, other 16.9%; percent expected date of vote in second round - James Alix MICHEL 50.2%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN 49.8% next election: 2030
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
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