Essonne, Circonscription 5 — Legislative Election Results
Essonne, Circonscription 5 was won by Pierre Lasbordes (RPR) at the 1997 legislative election, with 50.1% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 0.3 points over PRG. This page covers every legislative election on record in Essonne, 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 | Michel Pelchat (UDF) | 51.0% | Roger Bambuck (Parti Socialiste) (49.0%) | 2.0 pts |
| 1997 | 2 | Pierre Lasbordes (RPR) | 50.1% | Jean Marc Salinier (PRG) (49.9%) | 0.3 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Essonne, Circonscription 5 in the 1997 legislative election?
Pierre Lasbordes (RPR) won the seat of Essonne, Circonscription 5 in 1997 with 50.1% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 0.3 points over PRG.
Which parties have won Essonne, Circonscription 5 since 1988?
Since 1988, Essonne, Circonscription 5 has been won by: RPR, UDF.
What was the closest result on record in Essonne, Circonscription 5?
The closest result on record for Essonne, Circonscription 5 was 1997, when Pierre Lasbordes (RPR) beat PRG by just 0.3 percentage points.