Martinique, Circonscription 2 — Legislative Election Results
Martinique, Circonscription 2 was won by Pierre Petit (RPR) at the 1997 legislative election, with 56.8% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 13.7 points over Divers gauche. This page covers every legislative election on record in Martinique, Circonscription 2 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 | Claude Lise (MAJ) | 50.5% | Pierre Petit (RPR) (49.5%) | 1.0 pts |
| 1997 | 2 | Pierre Petit (RPR) | 56.8% | Claude Cayol (Divers gauche) (43.2%) | 13.7 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Martinique, Circonscription 2 in the 1997 legislative election?
Pierre Petit (RPR) won the seat of Martinique, Circonscription 2 in 1997 with 56.8% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 13.7 points over Divers gauche.
Which parties have won Martinique, Circonscription 2 since 1988?
Since 1988, Martinique, Circonscription 2 has been won by: MAJ, RPR.
What was the closest result on record in Martinique, Circonscription 2?
The closest result on record for Martinique, Circonscription 2 was 1988, when Claude Lise (MAJ) beat RPR by just 1.0 percentage points.