Coming second in 2022 with 25.77% of the votes cast in the 4th constituency (Haute-Saintonge), Pascal Markowsky, the RN candidate, gave a cold sweat to the outgoing Macronist deputy Raphaël Gérard, during an ultra- tight which the winner at the time himself describes as a “miracle”.
This time, Pascal Markowsky, carried by the very good score of Jordan Bardella during the European elections (38.94%), finished far ahead this Sunday evening, June 30 with 45.21% of the votes while Raphaël Gérard gathered 27.95%. In 2022, in the first round, the parliamentarian came out on top (small) with a score of 27.59%. All with a clear increase in participation which jumped 18 points from 50.33% to 68.80%.
Two years and an eternity as the balance of power and the political landscape have changed. This Sunday evening, at the Palais des congrès de Royan, Pascal Markowsky, opposition regional councilor and municipal councilor of Saint-Georges-d’Oléron, welcomed his score with composure, without surprise, any. “We saw it coming. I thought at least 42-46%. I’m in. There is a hatred of our president that is in place. »
While it was not excluded that the 4th constituency would fall into the hands of the National Rally in the first round, this second round is ultimately not displeasing to the candidate who intends to continue the campaign on the ground. “It’s not a chore. We are well received. We are not going to give up anything.”
The LR does not give instructions
Next Sunday’s duel is high risk for Raphaël Gérard who had imagined a three-way fight. “I’m far behind. I remain very worried. Starting tomorrow [ce lundi]I will call for a Republican rally. Voters will have the choice between a candidate who lives 250 km from the constituency, who will act as one man behind Jordan Bardella and a deputy present on the ground, whose action is recognized. A social democratic candidate. We must make everyone listen to reason.
The LR candidate, Céline Drouillard, also present at the Palais des congrès de Royan, came fourth. So who gets his score of 8.33% which turns into a reservoir of votes for the opponents in the second round? She indicated this Sunday that she would not give any voting instructions. “I presented myself to offer a work-study program. I don’t regret having done it. If we are here, it is entirely President Macron’s fault. This evening, he calls for a rally. It’s surprising of him. Voters are free to make their choices. Let them think carefully. I trust. »
Danièle Desselles, the candidate of the New Popular Front, already a candidate in 2022, came third and won 17.40% of the vote against 19.73% two years ago. She could not be reached this Sunday evening.
Find all the results in the Charente-Maritime department: https://elections.sudouest.fr
