President
France elections · 1958-12-21 · held
Charles de Gaulle was elected by the electoral college.
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 the electoral college; not a popular vote
| Party / candidate | Elector ballots | Elector ballot share | Seats | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles de Gaulle | 62394 | 78.51% | — | — |
| Georges Marrane | 10355 | 13.03% | — | — |
| Albert Châtelet | 6721 | 8.46% | — | — |
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.