Alpes-Maritimes, Circonscription 8 — Legislative Election Results
Alpes-Maritimes, Circonscription 8 was won by Louise Moreau (UDF) at the 1997 legislative election, with 64.2% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 28.4 points over Front National. This page covers every legislative election on record in Alpes-Maritimes, Circonscription 8 from 1988 to 1997.
France elects this seat over two rounds: a seat can be won outright in round one with an absolute majority, or go to a runoff between the top qualifiers. Results below show whichever round actually decided the seat. For 1958-1981, the source data reports results by party/political family only, not by individual candidate name; from 1988 onward the source reports named candidates, and this page shows them. See the sourcing note below.
Results by Election
| Election | Round | Winner | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 2 | Louise Moreau (UDF) | 65.3% | Henri Rossi (Parti Socialiste) (34.7%) | 30.6 pts |
| 1997 | 2 | Louise Moreau (UDF) | 64.2% | Albert Peyron (Front National) (35.8%) | 28.4 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Alpes-Maritimes, Circonscription 8 in the 1997 legislative election?
Louise Moreau (UDF) won the seat of Alpes-Maritimes, Circonscription 8 in 1997 with 64.2% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 28.4 points over Front National.
Which parties have won Alpes-Maritimes, Circonscription 8 since 1988?
Since 1988, Alpes-Maritimes, Circonscription 8 has been won by: UDF.
What was the closest result on record in Alpes-Maritimes, Circonscription 8?
The closest result on record for Alpes-Maritimes, Circonscription 8 was 1997, when Louise Moreau (UDF) beat Front National by just 28.4 percentage points.