Guadeloupe, Circonscription 2 — Legislative Election Results
Guadeloupe, Circonscription 2 was won by Ernest Moutoussamy (Divers gauche) at the 1997 legislative election, with 59.4% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 18.8 points over Divers droite. This page covers every legislative election on record in Guadeloupe, Circonscription 2 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 | Ernest Moutoussamy (Parti communiste (PCF)) | 59.7% | Marlene Captant (RPR) (40.3%) | 19.4 pts |
| 1997 | 2 | Ernest Moutoussamy (Divers gauche) | 59.4% | Gabrielle Carabin (Divers droite) (40.6%) | 18.8 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Guadeloupe, Circonscription 2 in the 1997 legislative election?
Ernest Moutoussamy (Divers gauche) won the seat of Guadeloupe, Circonscription 2 in 1997 with 59.4% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 18.8 points over Divers droite.
Which parties have won Guadeloupe, Circonscription 2 since 1988?
Since 1988, Guadeloupe, Circonscription 2 has been won by: Divers gauche, Parti communiste (PCF).
What was the closest result on record in Guadeloupe, Circonscription 2?
The closest result on record for Guadeloupe, Circonscription 2 was 1997, when Ernest Moutoussamy (Divers gauche) beat Divers droite by just 18.8 percentage points.