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Mauritius holds general elections every five years under a modified Westminster parliamentary system, with 21 three-member constituencies and an additional eight Best Loser seats allocated to ensure ethnic community representation. Elections in Mauritius are fiercely contested, with coalition politics, personality-driven campaigns, and deep community loyalties shaping the outcome. The most recent general election was held on 10 November 2024, when the Alliance du Changement led by Navin Ramgoolam won a landslide victory, returning the Labour Party to power. MauritiusNews.com covers all aspects of Mauritian political life — party announcements, candidate declarations, constituency-level reporting, opinion polls, campaign events, results as they come in on election night, and the post-election formation of government. We also report on by-elections, Electoral Commission rulings, and constitutional developments that shape how Mauritius is governed. Bookmark this page for real-time election updates, candidate news, and results coverage — and subscribe to our free daily newsletter for breaking political developments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does voting work in Mauritius?−
Mauritius uses a modified first-past-the-post system with 21 three-member constituencies. Voters choose up to three candidates per constituency. An additional 8 "Best Loser" seats are allocated to ensure ethnic community representation, based on community declarations by candidates.
Who can vote in Mauritius elections?−
All Mauritian citizens aged 18 and over are eligible to vote. Voter registration is handled by the Electoral Commission. Mauritius does not permit overseas voting — eligible voters must be present on the island on election day.
When was the last Mauritius general election?−
The last Mauritius general election was held on 10 November 2024. The Alliance du Changement, led by Navin Ramgoolam, won a landslide victory, returning the Labour Party to government after a decade in opposition.