Paris, Circonscription 42 — Legislative Election Results
Paris, Circonscription 42 was won by Parti communiste (PCF) at the 1962 legislative election, with 61.0% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 32.0 points over UNR-UDT (Gaullist). This page covers every legislative election on record in Paris, Circonscription 42 from 1958 to 1962.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 2 | Parti communiste (PCF) | 52.2% | MRP (Mouvement Républicain Populaire) (47.8%) | 4.4 pts |
| 1962 | 1 (outright) | Parti communiste (PCF) | 61.0% | UNR-UDT (Gaullist) (29.0%) | 32.0 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Paris, Circonscription 42 in the 1962 legislative election?
Parti communiste (PCF) won the seat of Paris, Circonscription 42 in 1962 with 61.0% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 32.0 points over UNR-UDT (Gaullist).
Which parties have won Paris, Circonscription 42 since 1958?
Since 1958, Paris, Circonscription 42 has been won by: Parti communiste (PCF).
What was the closest result on record in Paris, Circonscription 42?
The closest result on record for Paris, Circonscription 42 was 1958, when Parti communiste (PCF) beat MRP (Mouvement Républicain Populaire) by just 4.4 percentage points.