Bouches-Du-Rhone, Circonscription 16 — Legislative Election Results
Bouches-Du-Rhone, Circonscription 16 was won by Michel Vauzelle (Parti Socialiste) at the 1997 legislative election, with 49.6% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 19.5 points over RPR. This page covers every legislative election on record in Bouches-Du-Rhone, Circonscription 16 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 | Michel Vauzelle (SDC) | 54.7% | Therese Aillaud (UDF) (45.3%) | 9.4 pts |
| 1997 | 2 | Michel Vauzelle (Parti Socialiste) | 49.6% | Therese Aillaud (RPR) (30.1%) | 19.5 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Bouches-Du-Rhone, Circonscription 16 in the 1997 legislative election?
Michel Vauzelle (Parti Socialiste) won the seat of Bouches-Du-Rhone, Circonscription 16 in 1997 with 49.6% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 19.5 points over RPR.
Which parties have won Bouches-Du-Rhone, Circonscription 16 since 1988?
Since 1988, Bouches-Du-Rhone, Circonscription 16 has been won by: Parti Socialiste, SDC.
What was the closest result on record in Bouches-Du-Rhone, Circonscription 16?
The closest result on record for Bouches-Du-Rhone, Circonscription 16 was 1988, when Michel Vauzelle (SDC) beat UDF by just 9.4 percentage points.