France 1981 Election
85.9%
Turnout
30,350,568
Total Votes
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francois Mitterrand | PS | 15,708,262 | 51.8% |
| 2 | Valery Giscard d'Estaing | UDF | 14,642,306 | 48.2% |
Previous presidential election: 1974 – won by Valery Giscard d'Estaing (turnout -1.4pp)