Presidential Election 2023: Dr. Muizzu Secures 54.04% of the Vote

MV+ News Desk | October 1, 2023

Dr. Mohamed Muizzu of the People’s National Congress (PNC) has emerged as the victor in the 2023 presidential election, as per preliminary results released by the Elections Commission of Maldives (ECM).

According to ECM’s results, Dr. Muizzu secured 54.04% of the votes, placing him in the lead position. Incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, representing the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), trailed with 45.96%. These figures are based on the latest count of all 586 vote boxes.

During the first round of the presidential election on September 9, Dr. Muizzu emerged as the frontrunner with a substantial 46.06% of the vote, while President Solih garnered 39.05%, solidifying their positions as the primary contenders for the runoff.

Yesterday’s election witnessed a total of 282,804 eligible voters participating in the runoff, marking an 86 percent voter turnout. This turnout represents a notable increase from the 79 percent recorded during the initial round of voting. However, it is worth noting that it still constitutes the lowest voter turnout in a presidential election.

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