Vendee, Circonscription 5 — Legislative Election Results
Vendee, Circonscription 5 was won by Joel Sarlot (UDF) at the 1997 legislative election, with 52.3% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 4.7 points over Parti Socialiste. This page covers every legislative election on record in Vendee, 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 | Pierre Metais (Parti Socialiste) | 50.6% | Monfort De Tinguy Du Pouet (UDF) (49.4%) | 1.2 pts |
| 1997 | 2 | Joel Sarlot (UDF) | 52.3% | Jean Claude Remaud (Parti Socialiste) (47.7%) | 4.7 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Vendee, Circonscription 5 in the 1997 legislative election?
Joel Sarlot (UDF) won the seat of Vendee, Circonscription 5 in 1997 with 52.3% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 4.7 points over Parti Socialiste.
Which parties have won Vendee, Circonscription 5 since 1988?
Since 1988, Vendee, Circonscription 5 has been won by: Parti Socialiste, UDF.
What was the closest result on record in Vendee, Circonscription 5?
The closest result on record for Vendee, Circonscription 5 was 1988, when Pierre Metais (Parti Socialiste) beat UDF by just 1.2 percentage points.