Bouches-Du-Rhone, Circonscription 15 — Legislative Election Results
Bouches-Du-Rhone, Circonscription 15 was won by Leon Vachet (RPR) at the 1997 legislative election, with 41.6% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 2.7 points over Parti Socialiste. This page covers every legislative election on record in Bouches-Du-Rhone, Circonscription 15 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 | Leon Vachet (RPR) | 50.9% | Daniel Conte (Parti Socialiste) (49.1%) | 1.9 pts |
| 1997 | 2 | Leon Vachet (RPR) | 41.6% | Herve Cherubini (Parti Socialiste) (38.9%) | 2.7 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Bouches-Du-Rhone, Circonscription 15 in the 1997 legislative election?
Leon Vachet (RPR) won the seat of Bouches-Du-Rhone, Circonscription 15 in 1997 with 41.6% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 2.7 points over Parti Socialiste.
Which parties have won Bouches-Du-Rhone, Circonscription 15 since 1988?
Since 1988, Bouches-Du-Rhone, Circonscription 15 has been won by: RPR.
What was the closest result on record in Bouches-Du-Rhone, Circonscription 15?
The closest result on record for Bouches-Du-Rhone, Circonscription 15 was 1988, when Leon Vachet (RPR) beat Parti Socialiste by just 1.9 percentage points.