Herault, Circonscription 7 — Legislative Election Results
Herault, Circonscription 7 was won by Francois Liberti (Parti communiste (PCF)) at the 1997 legislative election, with 60.5% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 21.0 points over Front National. This page covers every legislative election on record in Herault, 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 | 2 | Jean Lacombe (Parti Socialiste) | 54.8% | Yves Marchand (UDF) (45.2%) | 9.6 pts |
| 1997 | 2 | Francois Liberti (Parti communiste (PCF)) | 60.5% | Lucien Brouillet (Front National) (39.5%) | 21.0 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Herault, Circonscription 7 in the 1997 legislative election?
Francois Liberti (Parti communiste (PCF)) won the seat of Herault, Circonscription 7 in 1997 with 60.5% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 21.0 points over Front National.
Which parties have won Herault, Circonscription 7 since 1988?
Since 1988, Herault, Circonscription 7 has been won by: Parti Socialiste, Parti communiste (PCF).
What was the closest result on record in Herault, Circonscription 7?
The closest result on record for Herault, Circonscription 7 was 1988, when Jean Lacombe (Parti Socialiste) beat UDF by just 9.6 percentage points.