Paris, Circonscription 52 — Legislative Election Results
Paris, Circonscription 52 was won by Parti communiste (PCF) at the 1962 legislative election, with 50.0% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 23.3 points over UNR-UDT (Gaullist). This page covers every legislative election on record in Paris, Circonscription 52 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 | SFIO (socialist) | 54.2% | Parti communiste (PCF) (45.8%) | 8.3 pts |
| 1962 | 1 (outright) | Parti communiste (PCF) | 50.0% | UNR-UDT (Gaullist) (26.8%) | 23.3 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Paris, Circonscription 52 in the 1962 legislative election?
Parti communiste (PCF) won the seat of Paris, Circonscription 52 in 1962 with 50.0% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 23.3 points over UNR-UDT (Gaullist).
Which parties have won Paris, Circonscription 52 since 1958?
Since 1958, Paris, Circonscription 52 has been won by: Parti communiste (PCF), SFIO (socialist).
What was the closest result on record in Paris, Circonscription 52?
The closest result on record for Paris, Circonscription 52 was 1958, when SFIO (socialist) beat Parti communiste (PCF) by just 8.3 percentage points.