Cote-D'Or, Circonscription 5 — Legislative Election Results
Cote-D'Or, Circonscription 5 was won by Francois Patriat (Parti Socialiste) at the 1997 legislative election, with 53.8% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 7.7 points over RPR. This page covers every legislative election on record in Cote-D'Or, Circonscription 5 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 | Francois Patriat (Parti Socialiste) | 52.4% | Lucien Jacob (RPR) (47.6%) | 4.7 pts |
| 1997 | 2 | Francois Patriat (Parti Socialiste) | 53.8% | Alain Suguenot (RPR) (46.2%) | 7.7 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Cote-D'Or, Circonscription 5 in the 1997 legislative election?
Francois Patriat (Parti Socialiste) won the seat of Cote-D'Or, Circonscription 5 in 1997 with 53.8% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 7.7 points over RPR.
Which parties have won Cote-D'Or, Circonscription 5 since 1988?
Since 1988, Cote-D'Or, Circonscription 5 has been won by: Parti Socialiste.
What was the closest result on record in Cote-D'Or, Circonscription 5?
The closest result on record for Cote-D'Or, Circonscription 5 was 1988, when Francois Patriat (Parti Socialiste) beat RPR by just 4.7 percentage points.