Var, Circonscription 7 — Legislative Election Results
Var, Circonscription 7 was won by Arthur Paecht (UDF) at the 1997 legislative election, with 65.8% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 31.7 points over Front National. This page covers every legislative election on record in Var, Circonscription 7 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 | Arthur Paecht (UDF) | 56.2% | Guy Durbec (Parti Socialiste) (43.8%) | 12.5 pts |
| 1997 | 2 | Arthur Paecht (UDF) | 65.8% | Jean Claude Pons (Front National) (34.1%) | 31.7 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Var, Circonscription 7 in the 1997 legislative election?
Arthur Paecht (UDF) won the seat of Var, Circonscription 7 in 1997 with 65.8% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 31.7 points over Front National.
Which parties have won Var, Circonscription 7 since 1988?
Since 1988, Var, Circonscription 7 has been won by: UDF.
What was the closest result on record in Var, Circonscription 7?
The closest result on record for Var, Circonscription 7 was 1988, when Arthur Paecht (UDF) beat Parti Socialiste by just 12.5 percentage points.