President
France elections · 1953-12-23 · held
René Coty 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| René Coty | 477 | 54.76% | — | — |
| Marcel-Edmond Naegelen | 329 | 37.77% | — | — |
| Louis Jacquinot | 21 | 2.41% | — | — |
| Others | 44 | 5.05% | — | — |
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. The thirteenth and decisive ballot is shown; voting began on 17 December 1953.