President
France elections · 1981-05-10 · held
National popular-vote presidential election. François Mitterrand won.
Results: final · complete coverage · Valid votes (30,350,568); second round
Turnout: 85.85%
| Party / candidate | Votes | Vote share | Seats | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valéry Giscard d'Estaing | 14642306 | 48.24% | — | — |
| François Mitterrand | 15708262 | 51.76% | — | — |
Sources & further reading
Historical results and cited source bibliography