La Reunion, Circonscription 4 — Legislative Election Results
La Reunion, Circonscription 4 was won by Elie Hoarau (Parti communiste (PCF)) at the 1997 legislative election, with 54.8% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 13.8 points over RPR. This page covers every legislative election on record in La Reunion, Circonscription 4 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 | Elie Hoarau (Parti communiste (PCF)) | 53.1% | Maurice Pihouee (RPR) (46.9%) | 6.3 pts |
| 1997 | 1 (outright) | Elie Hoarau (Parti communiste (PCF)) | 54.8% | Andre Maurice Pihouee (RPR) (40.9%) | 13.8 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won La Reunion, Circonscription 4 in the 1997 legislative election?
Elie Hoarau (Parti communiste (PCF)) won the seat of La Reunion, Circonscription 4 in 1997 with 54.8% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 13.8 points over RPR.
Which parties have won La Reunion, Circonscription 4 since 1988?
Since 1988, La Reunion, Circonscription 4 has been won by: Parti communiste (PCF).
What was the closest result on record in La Reunion, Circonscription 4?
The closest result on record for La Reunion, Circonscription 4 was 1988, when Elie Hoarau (Parti communiste (PCF)) beat RPR by just 6.3 percentage points.