Bouteflika took over eighty percent of Thursday's vote, despite his health being a major concern.
He suffered a stroke last year, and has been out of the public eye, since then.
His appearance at a polling station was the first, since the stroke.
Despite his health issues, many see him as a symbol of stability, in the country.
Less than fifty-two percent of registered voters came out for the vote, suggesting that many found the election a foregone conclusion.
Ali Benflis, who came in second with twelve percent of the vote, contested it's legality, making accusations of fraud.
However, both national and international observers said there were no irregularities noticed.
