Vienne, Circonscription 4 — Legislative Election Results
Vienne, Circonscription 4 was won by Jean Pierre Abelin (UDF) at the 1997 legislative election, with 50.0% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 0.0 points over Parti Socialiste. This page covers every legislative election on record in Vienne, Circonscription 4 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 | Edith Cresson (Parti Socialiste) | 52.4% | Jean Pierre Abelin (UDF) (47.6%) | 4.8 pts |
| 1997 | 2 | Jean Pierre Abelin (UDF) | 50.0% | Brigitte Tondusson (Parti Socialiste) (50.0%) | 0.0 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Vienne, Circonscription 4 in the 1997 legislative election?
Jean Pierre Abelin (UDF) won the seat of Vienne, Circonscription 4 in 1997 with 50.0% of the vote in the deciding round, a margin of 0.0 points over Parti Socialiste.
Which parties have won Vienne, Circonscription 4 since 1988?
Since 1988, Vienne, Circonscription 4 has been won by: Parti Socialiste, UDF.
What was the closest result on record in Vienne, Circonscription 4?
The closest result on record for Vienne, Circonscription 4 was 1997, when Jean Pierre Abelin (UDF) beat Parti Socialiste by just 0.0 percentage points.