A regional election took place in Poitou-Charentes on March 21 and March 28, 2004, along with all other regions. Ségolène Royal (PS) was elected president, defeating incumbent Élisabeth Morin (UMP).Cole, Alistair. "The 2004 French Regional Elections: A Realignment of the Left?" French Politics, vol. 2, no. 3, 2004, pp. 331–347.
CandidatePartyVotes (Round One)% (Round One)Votes (Round Two)% (Round Two) Ségolène RoyalPS-PRG-PCF-Verts350,46646.29%448,95055.10% Élisabeth MorinUMP-UDF-MPF249,37332.93%294,95936.20% Jean-Romée CharbonneauFN79,48410.50%70,8988.70% Gérard FontenayCPNT43,6455.76% - - Claude QuemarLO/LCR34,2214.52% - -Total757,189100.00%814,807100.00%
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