Polynesie Francaise, Circonscription 1 — Legislative Election Results
Polynesie Francaise, Circonscription 1 was won by Michel Buillard (RPR) at the 1997 legislative election, with 51.6% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 10.0 points over Divers. This page covers every legislative election on record in Polynesie Francaise, Circonscription 1 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 | Alexandre Leontieff (Divers droite) | 64.4% | Edouard Fritch (Divers droite) (35.6%) | 28.8 pts |
| 1997 | 1 (outright) | Michel Buillard (RPR) | 51.6% | Oscar Temaru (Divers) (41.6%) | 10.0 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Polynesie Francaise, Circonscription 1 in the 1997 legislative election?
Michel Buillard (RPR) won the seat of Polynesie Francaise, Circonscription 1 in 1997 with 51.6% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 10.0 points over Divers.
Which parties have won Polynesie Francaise, Circonscription 1 since 1988?
Since 1988, Polynesie Francaise, Circonscription 1 has been won by: Divers droite, RPR.
What was the closest result on record in Polynesie Francaise, Circonscription 1?
The closest result on record for Polynesie Francaise, Circonscription 1 was 1997, when Michel Buillard (RPR) beat Divers by just 10.0 percentage points.