Seine-Saint-Denis, Circonscription 12 — Legislative Election Results
Seine-Saint-Denis, Circonscription 12 was won by Alain Calmat (Divers gauche) at the 1997 legislative election, with 44.0% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 3.4 points over RPR. This page covers every legislative election on record in Seine-Saint-Denis, Circonscription 12 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 | Eric Raoult (RPR) | 52.2% | Isabelle Thomas (Parti Socialiste) (47.8%) | 4.4 pts |
| 1997 | 2 | Alain Calmat (Divers gauche) | 44.0% | Eric Raoult (RPR) (40.6%) | 3.4 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Seine-Saint-Denis, Circonscription 12 in the 1997 legislative election?
Alain Calmat (Divers gauche) won the seat of Seine-Saint-Denis, Circonscription 12 in 1997 with 44.0% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 3.4 points over RPR.
Which parties have won Seine-Saint-Denis, Circonscription 12 since 1988?
Since 1988, Seine-Saint-Denis, Circonscription 12 has been won by: Divers gauche, RPR.
What was the closest result on record in Seine-Saint-Denis, Circonscription 12?
The closest result on record for Seine-Saint-Denis, Circonscription 12 was 1997, when Alain Calmat (Divers gauche) beat RPR by just 3.4 percentage points.