André Chassaigne leads first round for President of the National Assembly

In the first round of the election for President of the French National Assembly, André Chassaigne, representing the NFP-PCF, received 200 votes, putting him in the lead. However, a second round is necessary as the Communist deputy did not achieve an absolute majority of votes.

Results of the first round :

• André Chassaigne (NFP-Communist Party): 200 votes
• Sébastien Chenu (RN): 142 votes
• Yaël Braun-Pivet, outgoing president (Ensemble): 124 votes
• Philippe Juvin (LR): 48 votes
• Naïma Moutchou (Horizons): 38 votes
• Charles de Courson (Liot): 18 votes

Voting details:

• Number of voters: 574
• Blank or spoiled ballots: 4
• Votes cast: 570
• Absolute majority: 285

Philippe Juvin and Naïma Moutchou withdraw from the race for President of the French National Assembly

Philippe Juvin (LR) and Naïma Moutchou (Horizons) have announced their withdrawal from the race for the perch of the National Assembly after the first round of voting.

Candidates in the running for the second round:

• André Chassaigne (NFP-PCF): Leading in the first round
• Sébastien Chenu (RN)
• Yaël Braun-Pivet (Ensemble)
• Charles de Courson (Liot)

To be elected in the second round, a candidate must obtain an absolute majority of votes cast. If this majority is not achieved, a third round will take place, in which the deputy with the most votes will be elected President of the National Assembly.