1973 French cantonal elections
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Cantonale elections to renew canton general councillors were held in France on 23 and 30 September 1973.
Electoral system[edit]
The cantonales elections use the same system as the regional or legislative elections. There is a 10% threshold (10% of registered voters) needed to proceed to the second round.
National results[edit]
Runoff results missing
| Party/Alliance | % (first round) | Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCF | 22.7% | 205 | |
| PS | 21.9% | 423 | |
| Miscellaneous Right | 18.6% | 467 | |
| UDR | 12.7% | 244 | |
| MR-Centrists | 8.6% | 183 | |
| Miscellaneous Left | 6.4% | 174 | |
| RI | 6.2% | 153 | |
| MRG | 2% | 68 | |
| Far-Left | 1% | 9 | |
Sources[edit]
Alain Lancelot, Les élections sous la Ve République, PUF, Paris, 1988
