Essonne, Circonscription 4 — Legislative Election Results
Essonne, Circonscription 4 was won by Pierre Andre Wiltzer (UDF) at the 1997 legislative election, with 52.1% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 4.3 points over PRG. This page covers every legislative election on record in Essonne, Circonscription 4 from 1967 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 2 | Parti communiste (PCF) | 51.3% | Union des Démocrates pour la Vème République (48.7%) | 2.6 pts |
| 1968 | 2 | UDR-RI (joint list) | 53.9% | Parti communiste (PCF) (46.1%) | 7.8 pts |
| 1973 | 2 | Parti communiste (PCF) | 51.7% | UDR-URP (joint list) (48.3%) | 3.5 pts |
| 1978 | 2 | Parti communiste (PCF) | 50.7% | UDF (49.3%) | 1.3 pts |
| 1981 | 2 | Parti Socialiste | 60.8% | RPR (39.2%) | 21.6 pts |
| 1988 | 2 | Pierre Andre Wiltzer (UDF) | 50.0% | Nicole Morichaud (Parti Socialiste) (50.0%) | 0.1 pts |
| 1997 | 2 | Pierre Andre Wiltzer (UDF) | 52.1% | Philippe Schmit (PRG) (47.9%) | 4.3 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Essonne, Circonscription 4 in the 1997 legislative election?
Pierre Andre Wiltzer (UDF) won the seat of Essonne, Circonscription 4 in 1997 with 52.1% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 4.3 points over PRG.
Which parties have won Essonne, Circonscription 4 since 1967?
Since 1967, Essonne, Circonscription 4 has been won by: Parti Socialiste, Parti communiste (PCF), UDF, UDR-RI (joint list).
What was the closest result on record in Essonne, Circonscription 4?
The closest result on record for Essonne, Circonscription 4 was 1988, when Pierre Andre Wiltzer (UDF) beat Parti Socialiste by just 0.1 percentage points.