President
France elections · 1947-01-16 · held
Vincent Auriol 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Auriol | 452 | 51.19% | — | — |
| Auguste Champetier de Ribes | 242 | 27.41% | — | — |
| Jules Gasser | 122 | 13.82% | — | — |
| Michel Clemenceau | 60 | 6.8% | — | — |
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.