President
France elections · 1920-01-17 · held
Paul Deschanel was elected by parliament.
Indirect election — selection through an electoral body rather than a direct national popular vote. The record notes explain the selection process.
Results: final · partial coverage · Votes of parliamentarians; not a popular vote
| Party / candidate | Elector ballots | Elector ballot share | Seats | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Deschanel | — | 82.66% | — | — |
| Georges Clemenceau | — | 5.97% | — | — |
| Charles Jonnart | — | 7.21% | — | — |
| Others | — | 1.51% | — | — |
Decisive constitutional ballot; preliminary party meetings and unsuccessful earlier ballots are not separate elections. Published percentages may use participating members rather than valid candidate votes; no popular turnout is inferred.