Herault, Circonscription 6 — Legislative Election Results
Herault, Circonscription 6 was won by Alain Barrau (Parti Socialiste) at the 1997 legislative election, with 43.5% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 6.6 points over UDF. This page covers every legislative election on record in Herault, Circonscription 6 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 Barrau (Parti Socialiste) | 53.6% | Georges Fontes (RPR) (46.4%) | 7.3 pts |
| 1997 | 2 | Alain Barrau (Parti Socialiste) | 43.5% | Raymond Couderc (UDF) (36.9%) | 6.6 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Herault, Circonscription 6 in the 1997 legislative election?
Alain Barrau (Parti Socialiste) won the seat of Herault, Circonscription 6 in 1997 with 43.5% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 6.6 points over UDF.
Which parties have won Herault, Circonscription 6 since 1988?
Since 1988, Herault, Circonscription 6 has been won by: Parti Socialiste.
What was the closest result on record in Herault, Circonscription 6?
The closest result on record for Herault, Circonscription 6 was 1997, when Alain Barrau (Parti Socialiste) beat UDF by just 6.6 percentage points.