Essonne, Circonscription 8 — Legislative Election Results
Essonne, Circonscription 8 was won by Nicolas Dupont Aignan (RPR) at the 1997 legislative election, with 50.1% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 0.2 points over PRG. This page covers every legislative election on record in Essonne, Circonscription 8 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 Berson (Parti Socialiste) | 52.6% | Laurent Beteille (RPR) (47.4%) | 5.2 pts |
| 1997 | 2 | Nicolas Dupont Aignan (RPR) | 50.1% | Michel Berson (PRG) (49.9%) | 0.2 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Essonne, Circonscription 8 in the 1997 legislative election?
Nicolas Dupont Aignan (RPR) won the seat of Essonne, Circonscription 8 in 1997 with 50.1% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 0.2 points over PRG.
Which parties have won Essonne, Circonscription 8 since 1988?
Since 1988, Essonne, Circonscription 8 has been won by: Parti Socialiste, RPR.
What was the closest result on record in Essonne, Circonscription 8?
The closest result on record for Essonne, Circonscription 8 was 1997, when Nicolas Dupont Aignan (RPR) beat PRG by just 0.2 percentage points.