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Runoff Set as Herminie Leads, Ecological Issues Arise

9/29/2025

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Runoff is set for October 9-11, 2024, after no candidate won over 50%.
In the first round, Patrick Herminie (United Seychelles) won 48.8% and Wavel Ramkalawan 46.4% among eight candidates.
Herminie, United Seychelles leader, aims to regain influence after the 2020 loss.
Public concerns over Assumption Island's ecological management have emerged as a key issue.

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Story summary

Runoff is set for October 9-11, 2024, after no candidate won over 50%.
In the first round, Patrick Herminie (United Seychelles) won 48.8% and Wavel Ramkalawan 46.4% among eight candidates.
Herminie, United Seychelles leader, aims to regain influence after the 2020 loss.
Public concerns over Assumption Island's ecological management have emerged as a key issue.