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Elections in Seychelles
Sovereign state
Elections in Seychelles: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of state and government is Patrick Herminie.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Patrick Herminie live
Head of state & government - United Seychelles Party
In office since
26 October 2025
Party
United Seychelles Party
Region
Africa
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Next election
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Government
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Capital
Victoria
Population
119 773
Country facts
Legislature
National Assembly
Established
1976
Currency
Seychellois rupee
Official language
French
Capital
Victoria
Region
Africa
Area
459 km2
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Election history
27 September 2025presidential
Seychellois presidential election
27 September 2025parliamentary
Seychellois general election
22 October 2020presidential
Seychellois presidential election
turnout 88.5%
22 October 2020parliamentary
Seychellois parliamentary election
8 September 2016parliamentary
Seychellois parliamentary election
5 December 2015presidential
Seychellois presidential election
won: James Michel
29 September 2011parliamentary
Seychellois parliamentary election
19 May 2011presidential
Seychellois presidential election
won: James Michel
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2025 - Wavel Ramkalawan Patrick Herminie
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Seychelles?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Seychelles?
The head of state and government is Patrick Herminie (United Seychelles Party).
When was the last election in Seychelles?
The most recent was the Seychellois presidential election on 27 September 2025.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.