1969 French presidential election facts for kids
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Results of the first round by department
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Results of the second round by department
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The 1969 French presidential election was a special vote held in France. It happened because the country's leader, President Charles de Gaulle, decided to step down from his job. This election helped choose a new president for France.
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What Was the 1969 French Election?
This election was held to pick the new President of France. It took place in two parts. The first vote was on June 1, 1969. The final vote, called the second round, was on June 15, 1969. People voted to choose who would lead their country next.
Why Did This Election Happen?
The election happened because the President at the time, Charles de Gaulle, resigned. He stepped down from his position on April 28, 1969. This meant France needed to quickly find a new president to take his place.
Who Were the Main Candidates?
Many people wanted to become president. However, two candidates received the most votes in the first round. These two then went head-to-head in the second round.
- Georges Pompidou: He was a former Prime Minister of France. He belonged to a political group called the Union of Democrats for the Republic.
- Alain Poher: He was the head of the French Senate. He became the acting President after Charles de Gaulle resigned. He was part of the Democratic Centre party.
What Was the Result?
In the second round of voting, Georges Pompidou won the election. He received more than 11 million votes, which was about 58.2% of all the votes. Alain Poher received about 7.9 million votes, or 41.8%. After winning, Georges Pompidou became the new President of France.
