560,406 people are registered on the electoral lists in Vendée and 70.13% took part in the vote. Discover below the first reactions of the Vendée political class.
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Pierre-Hugues Fourage (NFP) – fifth constituency
The results were not yet final as Pierre-Hugues Fourage, candidate of the New Popular Front in the fifth constituency (Fontenay-le-Comte – Luçon), announced his withdrawal in the event of a triangular with the candidates of the National Rally and the majority presidential.
“The National Rally is in the lead, I am not playing with fire. We must block the RN, even if I have the means to maintain myself, I withdraw. » Asked to know if he calls for voting for the outgoing MP Pierre Henriet (Horizons), he did not comment, adding however “I do not endorse Pierre Henriet’s ideas but I know the difference between a political adversary and a political enemy. The RN is a political enemy and I cannot endorse it being the winner on July 7th.” The candidate also mentions “nauseating, homophobic and misogynistic remarks” during the campaign that he “cannot accept”.
Véronique Besse (Miscellaneous right) – fourth constituency
Véronique Besse, outgoing MP, came in first at the end of the first round with 39.31% of the votes. “I am satisfied and confident for the second round. I remain focused because we will have to transform the test next Sunday. »
Nicolas Hélary (NFP) – second constituency
Same scenario in the second district of Vendée. The candidate of the New Popular Front, Nicolas Hélary, announced his withdrawal “to block the RN”. The candidate, who came third (23.34% of the votes) during this first round behind candidate Marie-Christine Ebran (RN) and outgoing MP Béatrice Bellamy (Horizons), explained, even before the publication of the final results: “We cannot take the risk. I am withdrawing and calling for a blockade of the RN.” The candidate adds: “Personally, I will vote for Beatrice Bellamy.”
Marie-Christine Ebran (RN) – second constituency
Marie-Christine Ebran (RN) came second in the constituency of La Roche Sud-Talmont. “I’m keeping a cool head, it’s a first step. We will have to convince all week to achieve victory for the voters of the constituency who have given me their confidence. »
Concerning the decision of Nicolas Hélary (NFP), the third-placed candidate who is withdrawing “to block the RN”she reacts: “He is free to make his own choices and to have his own ideas. However, the people in the voting booth vote according to their conscience. I remain in line with my political party, that is to say purchasing power and security. […] Until now we have never had the chance to serve our country. We will do everything not to disappoint them and move towards victory.”
Vendée Socialist Party
The Vendée section of the Socialist Party calls for blocking the RN. “The results of Sunday evening do not allow us to consider electing one of our representatives next Sunday,” reacted Sylviane Bulteau, first federal secretary of the Socialist Party in Vendée.
“We call on the candidates of the New Popular Front to withdraw in favor of the Republican candidate best placed to beat the extreme right. Not a single voice should be reported on the RN? All together to block the National Rally”, concludes Sylviane Bulteau.
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Lucie Etonno (NFP) – first constituency
In the constituency of La Roche Nord – Challans. Lucie Etonno, candidate of the New Popular Front, comes in third place with 23.33% of the votes. She has decided to withdraw and is also calling for a blockade of the candidate of the LR/RN alliance.
Christian de Chabot Tramecourt, departmental delegate of the RN in Vendée
“We’re starting from scratch so we can only do better. » The reaction of the departmental delegate of the National Rally in Vendée, Christian de Chabot Tramecourt.
Simon-Pierre Paulin (LR/RN Alliance) – first constituency
“The battle is going to be fierce”: Simon-Pierre Paulin is the candidate of the LR/RN alliance in the first constituency of Vendée. He came out on top in the first round with 32.17% of the votes. “I thank the Vendéens who have placed their trust in me. I will not disappoint them in the two rounds.”
For him, the withdrawal of the New Popular Front candidate, Lucie Etonno, “is part of the little political maneuvers that we are now used to. I therefore ask all voters to really mobilize because next week will be decisive. » The candidate announces being in the field every day, “meeting all the Vendéens and the mayors of each commune”.
Pascale Marchand (NFP) – third constituency
Seven candidates were in the running in the third constituency of Vendée, that of coastal Vendée. This Sunday, June 30, Pascale Marchand, candidate of the New Popular Front, came third behind Pascal Dubin (LR/RN) and Stéphane Buchou (Presidential Majority). Affirming “block the National Rally”she reacts.
