Pyrenees-Orientales, Circonscription 3 — Legislative Election Results
Pyrenees-Orientales, Circonscription 3 was won by Christian Bourquin (PRG) at the 1997 legislative election, with 53.4% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 6.9 points over UDF. This page covers every legislative election on record in Pyrenees-Orientales, Circonscription 3 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 | Jacques Farran (UDF) | 51.5% | Renee Soum (Parti Socialiste) (48.5%) | 3.0 pts |
| 1997 | 2 | Christian Bourquin (PRG) | 53.4% | Francois Calvet (UDF) (46.6%) | 6.9 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Pyrenees-Orientales, Circonscription 3 in the 1997 legislative election?
Christian Bourquin (PRG) won the seat of Pyrenees-Orientales, Circonscription 3 in 1997 with 53.4% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 6.9 points over UDF.
Which parties have won Pyrenees-Orientales, Circonscription 3 since 1988?
Since 1988, Pyrenees-Orientales, Circonscription 3 has been won by: PRG, UDF.
What was the closest result on record in Pyrenees-Orientales, Circonscription 3?
The closest result on record for Pyrenees-Orientales, Circonscription 3 was 1988, when Jacques Farran (UDF) beat Parti Socialiste by just 3.0 percentage points.