Haute-Garonne, Circonscription 7 — Legislative Election Results
Haute-Garonne, Circonscription 7 was won by Lionel Jospin (PRG) at the 1997 legislative election, with 63.4% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 26.8 points over UDF. This page covers every legislative election on record in Haute-Garonne, Circonscription 7 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) | Lionel Jospin (Parti Socialiste) | 56.8% | Michel Aujoulat (RPR) (26.8%) | 30.0 pts |
| 1997 | 2 | Lionel Jospin (PRG) | 63.4% | Marie Denise Xerri (UDF) (36.6%) | 26.8 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Haute-Garonne, Circonscription 7 in the 1997 legislative election?
Lionel Jospin (PRG) won the seat of Haute-Garonne, Circonscription 7 in 1997 with 63.4% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 26.8 points over UDF.
Which parties have won Haute-Garonne, Circonscription 7 since 1988?
Since 1988, Haute-Garonne, Circonscription 7 has been won by: PRG, Parti Socialiste.
What was the closest result on record in Haute-Garonne, Circonscription 7?
The closest result on record for Haute-Garonne, Circonscription 7 was 1997, when Lionel Jospin (PRG) beat UDF by just 26.8 percentage points.