La Reunion, Circonscription 3 — Legislative Election Results
La Reunion, Circonscription 3 was won by Andre Thien Ah Koon (RPR) at the 1997 legislative election, with 51.7% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 16.4 points over Parti Socialiste. This page covers every legislative election on record in La Reunion, Circonscription 3 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 | Andre Thien Ah Koon (Divers droite) | 54.7% | Claude Hoarau (Parti communiste (PCF)) (45.3%) | 9.4 pts |
| 1997 | 1 (outright) | Andre Thien Ah Koon (RPR) | 51.7% | Jean Claude Fruteau (Parti Socialiste) (35.4%) | 16.4 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won La Reunion, Circonscription 3 in the 1997 legislative election?
Andre Thien Ah Koon (RPR) won the seat of La Reunion, Circonscription 3 in 1997 with 51.7% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 16.4 points over Parti Socialiste.
Which parties have won La Reunion, Circonscription 3 since 1988?
Since 1988, La Reunion, Circonscription 3 has been won by: Divers droite, RPR.
What was the closest result on record in La Reunion, Circonscription 3?
The closest result on record for La Reunion, Circonscription 3 was 1988, when Andre Thien Ah Koon (Divers droite) beat Parti communiste (PCF) by just 9.4 percentage points.