PHOTO: President Michel Martelly Accompanies First Lady Sophia Martelly to Vote in the 2015 Haitian Elections

Haitian President Michel Martelly stood by his wife, First Lady Sophia Martelly, as they cast their votes in the August 9, 2015 elections.

The elections in Haiti on August 9, 2015, were significant as they were aimed at electing a new president, members of the Parliament, and local government officials.

The couple headed to a polling station in Petionville to fulfill their civic duties together.

President Martelly, known for his involvement in various community activities, underlined the importance of voting in a democratic society.

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