"Outgoing President Patrice Talon, 67, is barred under the constitution from running again after two terms in power, and will step down with a legacy of mixed results: economic growth, but also a clampdown on the opposition and critics."
"Candidates will need to secure at least 50 percent of the votes; otherwise, a run-off will be called on May 10 between the top two candidates."
"The main opposition party, the Democrats, failed to get enough lawmakers to sponsor a candidate, so it is not on the presidential ballot."
"Most supporters of President Talon feel that this is a wa"
Benin will elect a new president, with the finance minister as the favorite to succeed outgoing President Patrice Talon, who is stepping down after ten years. Talon is barred from running again due to constitutional limits. The election will see about eight million eligible voters, and candidates must secure at least 50 percent of the votes to avoid a run-off. The main opposition party, the Democrats, is not participating due to a lack of sponsorship, leading to a political landscape favoring the governing party.
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