Like the other 576 French constituencies, it elects one MP using a two round electoral system.

The 2nd Constituency of Haute-Vienne covers the south west portion of the Department and includes some of the city of Limoges.

Historically the constituency leaned towards the centre-left.

Daniel Boisserie of the Socialist Party represented the seat for twenty years between 1997 and 2007.

His successor as PS candidate secured only 10.7% of the first round vote at the 2017 election coming fifth.