Gironde, Circonscription 11 — Legislative Election Results
Gironde, Circonscription 11 was won by Bernard Madrelle (Parti Socialiste) at the 1997 legislative election, with 58.1% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 16.1 points over UDF. This page covers every legislative election on record in Gironde, Circonscription 11 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 | 1 (outright) | Bernard Madrelle (Parti Socialiste) | 55.0% | Alain Guirriec (UDF) (31.4%) | 23.6 pts |
| 1997 | 2 | Bernard Madrelle (Parti Socialiste) | 58.1% | Daniel Picotin (UDF) (41.9%) | 16.1 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Gironde, Circonscription 11 in the 1997 legislative election?
Bernard Madrelle (Parti Socialiste) won the seat of Gironde, Circonscription 11 in 1997 with 58.1% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 16.1 points over UDF.
Which parties have won Gironde, Circonscription 11 since 1988?
Since 1988, Gironde, Circonscription 11 has been won by: Parti Socialiste.
What was the closest result on record in Gironde, Circonscription 11?
The closest result on record for Gironde, Circonscription 11 was 1997, when Bernard Madrelle (Parti Socialiste) beat UDF by just 16.1 percentage points.