Marne, Circonscription 5 — Legislative Election Results
Marne, Circonscription 5 was won by Charles De Courson (UDF) at the 1997 legislative election, with 46.8% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 8.1 points over PRG. This page covers every legislative election on record in Marne, Circonscription 5 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 Pierre Bouquet (Parti Socialiste) | 50.6% | Jean Bernard (RPR) (49.4%) | 1.1 pts |
| 1997 | 2 | Charles De Courson (UDF) | 46.8% | Jean Pierre Bouquet (PRG) (38.7%) | 8.1 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Marne, Circonscription 5 in the 1997 legislative election?
Charles De Courson (UDF) won the seat of Marne, Circonscription 5 in 1997 with 46.8% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 8.1 points over PRG.
Which parties have won Marne, Circonscription 5 since 1988?
Since 1988, Marne, Circonscription 5 has been won by: Parti Socialiste, UDF.
What was the closest result on record in Marne, Circonscription 5?
The closest result on record for Marne, Circonscription 5 was 1988, when Jean Pierre Bouquet (Parti Socialiste) beat RPR by just 1.1 percentage points.