The PPM/PNC opposition coalition led by Mohamed Muizzu topped the first round of the 2023 Maldives presidential election on Saturday, with incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih close behind, setting up a run-off on September 30. Turnout fell to around 75% of 282,395 registered voters, a low for the country's democratic history, and no clear kingmaker emerged from the first round.
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Incumbent President and MDP presidential candidate, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, shakes hands with Male' City Mayor and PPM/PNC presidential candidate, Mohamed Muizzu, during the presidential debate on 2 September 2023.
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The opposition coalition comprising the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and the People's National Congress (PNC) has secured the top spot in Saturday's Presidential Election, with incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih trailing closely behind.
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The two candidates are set to face off in a run-off election scheduled for September 30.
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Of the 282,395 registered voters, only around 75% went to the polls in an election that also saw a record number of candidates.
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Earlier reports gave 282,395 voters 9 Sep, 18:57 Maldives Republic9.7 million 24 Jul, 20:35 Maldives Republic
Of the 282,395 registered voters, only around 75% went to the polls in an election that also saw a record number of candidates.
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Earlier reports gave 86.5% 9 Sep, 18:57 Maldives Republicover 70% 24 Jul, 21:51 Maldives Republic
In the country's first democratic election in 2008, turnout was at 86.5%.
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Earlier reports gave 86.5% 9 Sep, 18:57 Maldives Republicover 70% 24 Jul, 21:51 Maldives Republic
Subsequent elections maintained high turnout rates, reaching 91.4% in 2013 and 89.2% in 2018.
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Earlier reports gave 86.5% 9 Sep, 18:57 Maldives Republicover 70% 24 Jul, 21:51 Maldives Republic
Subsequent elections maintained high turnout rates, reaching 91.4% in 2013 and 89.2% in 2018.
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Earlier reports gave 86.5% 9 Sep, 18:57 Maldives Republicover 70% 24 Jul, 21:51 Maldives Republic
This year, the Maldivian Democratic Party's (MDP) breakaway faction, The Democrats, came in third with just over 11,000 votes, potentially providing President Solih with an opportunity for a second term.
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Muizzu held a 6% lead over Solih and could secure victory in the second round if he gains the backing of The Democrats.
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Qasim, who has 22,607 registered members in his party, was unable to secure even 7,000 votes.
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Mohamed Nazim, who has 9,828 members in his Maldives National Party (MNP), also failed to meet their membership thresholds.
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