Jacques Chirac1988
Runs against Mitterrand for a 2nd time, defeated in runoff elections. Polls 46% on the vote during the 2nd round
France · Politics / RPR Party. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Runs against Mitterrand for a 2nd time, defeated in runoff elections. Polls 46% on the vote during the 2nd round
In party elections Sarkozy becomes leader of the UMP with 85% of the vote
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