Ille-Et-Vilaine, Circonscription 7 — Legislative Election Results
Ille-Et-Vilaine, Circonscription 7 was won by Rene Couanau (UDF) at the 1997 legislative election, with 53.9% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 7.9 points over Parti Socialiste. This page covers every legislative election on record in Ille-Et-Vilaine, 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 | Rene Couannau (UDF) | 55.4% | Jacky Le Menn (Parti Socialiste) (44.6%) | 10.8 pts |
| 1997 | 2 | Rene Couanau (UDF) | 53.9% | Isabelle Thomas (Parti Socialiste) (46.1%) | 7.9 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Ille-Et-Vilaine, Circonscription 7 in the 1997 legislative election?
Rene Couanau (UDF) won the seat of Ille-Et-Vilaine, Circonscription 7 in 1997 with 53.9% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 7.9 points over Parti Socialiste.
Which parties have won Ille-Et-Vilaine, Circonscription 7 since 1988?
Since 1988, Ille-Et-Vilaine, Circonscription 7 has been won by: UDF.
What was the closest result on record in Ille-Et-Vilaine, Circonscription 7?
The closest result on record for Ille-Et-Vilaine, Circonscription 7 was 1997, when Rene Couanau (UDF) beat Parti Socialiste by just 7.9 percentage points.