Var, Circonscription 5 — Legislative Election Results
Var, Circonscription 5 was won by Francois Leotard (UDF) at the 1997 legislative election, with 62.7% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 25.4 points over Front National. This page covers every legislative election on record in Var, Circonscription 5 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 | Francois Leotard (UDF) | 52.0% | Pierre Yves Collombat (Parti Socialiste) (33.4%) | 18.6 pts |
| 1997 | 2 | Francois Leotard (UDF) | 62.7% | Jean Pierre Risgalla (Front National) (37.3%) | 25.4 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Var, Circonscription 5 in the 1997 legislative election?
Francois Leotard (UDF) won the seat of Var, Circonscription 5 in 1997 with 62.7% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 25.4 points over Front National.
Which parties have won Var, Circonscription 5 since 1988?
Since 1988, Var, Circonscription 5 has been won by: UDF.
What was the closest result on record in Var, Circonscription 5?
The closest result on record for Var, Circonscription 5 was 1988, when Francois Leotard (UDF) beat Parti Socialiste by just 18.6 percentage points.