General Council elections were held in Réunion in September and October 1988.[1] Right-wing independents emerged as the largest bloc in the Council, winning 19 seats.[1]
Results
edit| Party | Seats | |
|---|---|---|
| Right-wing independents | 19 | |
| Communist Party of Réunion | 9 | |
| Union for French Democracy | 6 | |
| Rally for the Republic | 4 | |
| Socialist Party | 4 | |
| Left-wing independents | 2 | |
| Total | 44 | |
| Source: Europa World Year Book[1] | ||
Aftermath
editFollowing the elections, right-wing independent Eric Boyer was elected President of the Council.[1]