 Ratsiraka stood in the presidential election held on December 3, 2006, and he placed third, with 10.14% of the votes cast, according to final results.In his home province of Toamasina, he won 34.74% of the vote, two points less than the winner of the election, incumbent President Marc Ravalomanana.He also received significant support in Antsiranana Province, where he won 20.39% of the vote.