Former Presidents Andry Rajoelina and Marc Ravalomanana won most votes in Madagascar’s Presidential election, according to provisional results issued on Saturday signalling a likely second round.
Rajoelina led with 39.19 percent of the vote, followed by Ravalomanana with 35.29 percent. The incumbent President, Hery Rajaonarimampianina, seeking a second term in office, was a distant third with about 9 percent.
A total of 36 candidates ran for president. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said the Turnout was 54.23 percent.
The final results will be announced in nine days by the constitutional court and if no candidate has a majority the top two will compete in the second round on Dec. 19.
