Louis Boyard's Victory in Val-de-Marne
Despite facing a challenging triangular contest, Insoumis Louis Boyard successfully reclaimed his seat as deputy for the 3rd constituency of Val-de-Marne. Boyard, a young 23-year-old elected official, secured 44.93% of the vote, defeating his National Rally opponent Arnaud Barbotin (31.16%) and the presidential coalition candidate Loïc Signor (23.91%). Boyard's victory was anticipated as he had already led the first round with 42.17% of the votes.
Legislative Elections in Val-d'Oise and Hauts-de-Seine
In Val-d'Oise, the New Popular Front (NFP) saw significant victories with Carlos Bilongo and Paul Vannier winning in their respective constituencies. The participation in the second round was slightly lower compared to the previous week with 49.83% turnout. Notably, Anne Sicard of the National Rally led in the 1st district, while in the 5th constituency, Maximillien Jules-Arthur of the NFP faced tough competition.
In Hauts-de-Seine, the National Rally did not qualify for the second round in any constituency. The presidential camp and the New Popular Front are engaged in close duels across several constituencies. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal is notably leading in the 10th constituency with over 45% of the votes from the first round.
Élisabeth Borne's Re-election in Calvados
Former Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne was re-elected in the 6th constituency of Calvados with approximately 56% of the votes against RN candidate Nicolas Calbrix. Borne's victory was facilitated by the withdrawal of the La France insoumise candidate after the first round. In the previous election, Borne had narrowly won against the Nupes candidate with 52.46% of the votes.
- In Val-de-Marne, the presidential majority's ambiguous stance on candidate withdrawals to block the National Rally played a crucial role. Loïc Signor, the Ensemble candidate, chose to remain in the race, fearing that his withdrawal could benefit the National Rally candidate.
- In Val-d'Oise, the election saw diverse outcomes. Anne Sicard's lead in the 1st district marked a significant moment for the National Rally in the region. Meanwhile, in the 5th constituency, the competition between Maximillien Jules-Arthur and the outgoing MP Emilie Chandler highlighted the intense political landscape.
- Hauts-de-Seine's legislative elections underscored the strong presence of the presidential camp and the New Popular Front. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal's lead in the 10th constituency and Stéphane Séjourné's significant victory in the 9th constituency were notable highlights.
- Élisabeth Borne's re-election in Calvados was a testament to her political resilience. Her tenure as the second female Prime Minister of France and her commitment to governing with a broad assembly were pivotal aspects of her campaign.
