1967 French Legislative Election
5 and 12 March 1967 · The Fifth Republic · 487 seats, 244 for a majority
Legislative elections were held in France on 5 March 1967, with a second round on 12 March, electing the third National Assembly of the Fifth Republic. Although the Gaullists retained their absolute majority, the results made it clear that Charles de Gaulle's position was weakening, as the French Communist Party and the Socialists achieved 40% representation in parliament.
Prime Minister before
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Prime Minister (continued)
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Largest force
UDR
240 of 487 seats
Turnout
80.9%
The result
UDR
Georges Pompidou · 37.8% of votes · -8 seats
240
seats
FGDS
François Mitterrand · +11 seats
118
seats
PCF
Waldeck Rochet · 22.5% of votes · +32 seats
73
seats
CD
Jean Lecanuet · -22 seats
42
seats
14 further seats went to parties and independents outside the main contenders listed above.