1993 Réunionese Regional Council election

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Early Regional Council elections were held in Réunion in June 1993.[1] The party remained the largest on the Council, winning 12 of the 45 seats.[2]

Background[]

Following the 1992 elections, Free Dom formed an alliance with Communist Party, with the two holding 26 seats. Free Dom leader was subsequently elected President of the Council with a majority of 27 votes.[1]

However, the Socialist Party launched an appeal against the election results, make accusations of media bias due to Radio Free-DOM, owned by Sudre, had campaigned in his favour.[1] In May 1993 the French Conseil d'Etat annulled the results of the elections, and fresh elections were arranged for the following month.[1]

Margie Sudre, wife of Camille, took over as lead candidate on the Free Dom list.[1]

Results[]

PartySeats+/–
12–5
Union for French Democracy10–
Rally for the Republic8–
Communist Party of Réunion90
Socialist Party6+1
Total450
Source: French Politics

Aftermath[]

Following the elections, Margie Sudre was elected President of the Council, receiving the support of the Communist Party of Réunion and three Socialist Party councillors.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e f The Europa World Year Book 2003, Taylor & Francis, p1694
  2. ^ Regional Elections in Réunion French Politics (in French)
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