Somme, Circonscription 6 — Legislative Election Results
Somme, Circonscription 6 was won by Jacques Fleury (Parti Socialiste) at the 1997 legislative election, with 53.6% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 7.2 points over UDF. This page covers every legislative election on record in Somme, Circonscription 6 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 Fleury (Parti Socialiste) | 56.8% | Pierre Claisse (UDF) (43.2%) | 13.7 pts |
| 1997 | 2 | Jacques Fleury (Parti Socialiste) | 53.6% | Alain Gest (UDF) (46.4%) | 7.2 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Somme, Circonscription 6 in the 1997 legislative election?
Jacques Fleury (Parti Socialiste) won the seat of Somme, Circonscription 6 in 1997 with 53.6% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 7.2 points over UDF.
Which parties have won Somme, Circonscription 6 since 1988?
Since 1988, Somme, Circonscription 6 has been won by: Parti Socialiste.
What was the closest result on record in Somme, Circonscription 6?
The closest result on record for Somme, Circonscription 6 was 1997, when Jacques Fleury (Parti Socialiste) beat UDF by just 7.2 percentage points.