Polynesie Francaise, Circonscription 2 — Legislative Election Results
Polynesie Francaise, Circonscription 2 was won by Emile Vernaudon (Divers droite) at the 1997 legislative election, with 58.9% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 35.2 points over Divers. This page covers every legislative election on record in Polynesie Francaise, 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 | Emile Vernaudon (MAJ) | 50.7% | Gaston Flosse (Divers droite) (49.3%) | 1.4 pts |
| 1997 | 1 (outright) | Emile Vernaudon (Divers droite) | 58.9% | James Salmon (Divers) (23.7%) | 35.2 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Polynesie Francaise, Circonscription 2 in the 1997 legislative election?
Emile Vernaudon (Divers droite) won the seat of Polynesie Francaise, Circonscription 2 in 1997 with 58.9% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 35.2 points over Divers.
Which parties have won Polynesie Francaise, Circonscription 2 since 1988?
Since 1988, Polynesie Francaise, Circonscription 2 has been won by: Divers droite, MAJ.
What was the closest result on record in Polynesie Francaise, Circonscription 2?
The closest result on record for Polynesie Francaise, Circonscription 2 was 1988, when Emile Vernaudon (MAJ) beat Divers droite by just 1.4 percentage points.