Isere, Circonscription 8 — Legislative Election Results
Isere, Circonscription 8 was won by Louis Mermaz (Parti Socialiste) at the 1997 legislative election, with 43.5% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 1.8 points over UDF. This page covers every legislative election on record in Isere, Circonscription 8 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 | Louis Mermaz (Parti Socialiste) | 54.6% | Jacques Remiller (UDF) (45.4%) | 9.2 pts |
| 1997 | 2 | Louis Mermaz (Parti Socialiste) | 43.5% | Bernard Saugey (UDF) (41.6%) | 1.8 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Isere, Circonscription 8 in the 1997 legislative election?
Louis Mermaz (Parti Socialiste) won the seat of Isere, Circonscription 8 in 1997 with 43.5% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 1.8 points over UDF.
Which parties have won Isere, Circonscription 8 since 1988?
Since 1988, Isere, Circonscription 8 has been won by: Parti Socialiste.
What was the closest result on record in Isere, Circonscription 8?
The closest result on record for Isere, Circonscription 8 was 1997, when Louis Mermaz (Parti Socialiste) beat UDF by just 1.8 percentage points.