Macronist Camille Galliard-Minier Wins Isère By-Election, Deals Blow to LFI and NFP

January 20, 2025
Macronist Camille Galliard-Minier Wins Isère By-Election, Deals Blow to LFI and NFP
  • Gabriel Attal, leader of the Renaissance party, celebrated the victory as a rejection of extreme political factions, suggesting a desire for stability among voters.

  • Camille Galliard-Minier, representing the Macronist party, won decisively with 64.3% of the votes, while Louffok managed only 35.7%.

  • This election followed a first round where Louffok initially led with 28.33% compared to Galliard-Minier's 26.57%, reflecting a competitive race.

  • Ruffin also highlighted the loss of approximately 15,000 votes in six months, indicating that while the left remains competitive in Grenoble, it struggles in surrounding areas.

  • The recent legislative by-election in Isère, held to replace LFI's departing deputy Hugo Prevost, ended in a significant defeat for Lyes Louffok of the Nouveau Front populaire (NFP).

  • François Ruffin, a prominent figure in LFI, criticized the party's leadership for its declining support, noting a drop from 49% in the European elections to just 35% in this election.

  • The defeat is viewed as a major setback for the NFP, reflecting ongoing challenges within the leftist political landscape.

  • Voter turnout was notably low, with only 38.25% of approximately 85,000 registered voters participating, emphasizing the need for better voter mobilization.

  • Louffok, known for his advocacy for children's rights, was chosen by LFI to contest the seat, which had been previously held by Prevost.

  • Prime Minister François Bayrou praised Galliard-Minier's victory as significant for both local and national politics, promoting a message of dialogue and responsibility.

  • Overall, the election results signal a troubling trend for the left in Isère, a constituency that had previously been won through popular mobilization in 2024.

  • Attal's remarks included a comparison to a previous victory in the Ardennes, reinforcing the narrative of a shift away from extreme politics.

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