Gard, Circonscription 5 — Legislative Election Results
Gard, Circonscription 5 was won by Damien Alary (PRG) at the 1997 legislative election, with 59.4% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 18.8 points over RPR. This page covers every legislative election on record in Gard, 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 | Alain Journet (Parti Socialiste) | 60.6% | Francine Gomez (RPR) (39.4%) | 21.2 pts |
| 1997 | 2 | Damien Alary (PRG) | 59.4% | Alain Danilet (RPR) (40.6%) | 18.8 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Gard, Circonscription 5 in the 1997 legislative election?
Damien Alary (PRG) won the seat of Gard, Circonscription 5 in 1997 with 59.4% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 18.8 points over RPR.
Which parties have won Gard, Circonscription 5 since 1988?
Since 1988, Gard, Circonscription 5 has been won by: PRG, Parti Socialiste.
What was the closest result on record in Gard, Circonscription 5?
The closest result on record for Gard, Circonscription 5 was 1997, when Damien Alary (PRG) beat RPR by just 18.8 percentage points.