President
France elections · 1974-05-19 · held
National popular-vote presidential election. Valéry Giscard d'Estaing won.
Results: final · complete coverage · Valid votes (26,367,807); second round
Turnout: 87.33%
| Party / candidate | Votes | Vote share | Seats | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| François Mitterrand | 12971604 | 49.19% | — | — |
| Valéry Giscard d'Estaing | 13396203 | 50.81% | — | — |
Sources & further reading
Historical results and cited source bibliography