Rhone, Circonscription 12 — Legislative Election Results
Rhone, Circonscription 12 was won by Michel Terrot (RPR) at the 1997 legislative election, with 55.5% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 10.9 points over PRG. This page covers every legislative election on record in Rhone, Circonscription 12 from 1973 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 2 | UDR-URP (joint list) | 52.1% | Parti Socialiste (47.9%) | 4.3 pts |
| 1978 | 2 | RPR | 52.2% | PS-MRG (47.8%) | 4.3 pts |
| 1981 | 2 | Parti Socialiste | 50.9% | RPR (49.1%) | 1.8 pts |
| 1988 | 2 | Michel Terrot (RPR) | 55.1% | Rene Lambert (Parti Socialiste) (44.9%) | 10.3 pts |
| 1997 | 2 | Michel Terrot (RPR) | 55.5% | Rene Lambert (PRG) (44.5%) | 10.9 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Rhone, Circonscription 12 in the 1997 legislative election?
Michel Terrot (RPR) won the seat of Rhone, Circonscription 12 in 1997 with 55.5% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 10.9 points over PRG.
Which parties have won Rhone, Circonscription 12 since 1973?
Since 1973, Rhone, Circonscription 12 has been won by: Parti Socialiste, RPR, UDR-URP (joint list).
What was the closest result on record in Rhone, Circonscription 12?
The closest result on record for Rhone, Circonscription 12 was 1981, when Parti Socialiste beat RPR by just 1.8 percentage points.