1969 French presidential election

1969 presidential election in France

The 1969 French presidential election took place on 1 June and 15 June 1969. It happened after the resignation of President Charles de Gaulle on 28 April 1969.

1969 French presidential election

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CandidateGeorges PompidouAlain Poher
PartyUDRCD
Popular vote11,064,3717,943,118
Percentage58.2%41.8%

Results of the first round by department

Results of the second round by department

President before election

Alain Poher
(acting President after Charles de Gaulle resigned in April)
CD

Elected President

Georges Pompidou
UDR

More readings

  • Goldey, David B. (1969), "The French Presidential Election of 1st and 15th June 1969", Parliamentary Affairs: 320–348, doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.pa.a051500
  • Penniman, Howard. "French Elections, 1969." World Affairs 132.2 (1969): 101–117. online