Malagasy presidential election, 2001

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Presidential elections were held in Madagascar on 16 December 2001. Initial results suggested a second round was necessary, with neither of the main candidates, incumbent President Didier Ratsiraka and Marc Ravalomanana. However, Ravalomanana rejected the results and declared himself President in February 2002, resulting in violence breaking out between supporters of the two candidates.^[1] A recount was held, after which Ravalomanana was awarded 51.46% of the votes, and in April the High Constitutional Court declared him the winner. Although Ratsiraka rejected the verdict, the United States recognised Ravalomanana as President in June, and the following month Ratsiraka fled to France.^[1]

Results

Candidate	Party	Votes	%	Recount %
Marc Ravalomanana	Tiako I Madagasikara	1,945,242	46.44	51.46
Didier Ratsiraka	AREMA	1,701,094	40.61	35.90
Albert Zafy	Action, Truth, Development and Harmony	223,831	5.34	5.07
Herizo Razafimahaleo	Economic Liberalism and Democratic Action for National Recovery	178,972	4.27	4.00
Daniel Rajakoba	Independent	74,304	1.77	2.01
Patrick Rajaonary	Independent	65,571	1.57	1.55
Total		4,189,014	100	100
Source: EISA

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Timeline: Madagascar BBC News