2022 The Republicans (France) leadership election

Éric Ciotti (left) defeated Bruno Retailleau (right) in the leadership election, 53.7%–46.3% in the second round.

The 2022 The Republicans leadership election was held on 3–4 December (first round) and 10–11 December 2022 (second round) following the resignation of Christian Jacob.[1][2]

Éric Ciotti was elected to lead the party, winning in the second round against Bruno Retailleau.[3]

Results

Candidate Party First round Second round
Voice % Voice %
Éric Ciotti LR 28,297 42.73 33,609 53.70
Bruno Retailleau LR 22,815 34.45 28,977 46.30
Aurélien Pradié LR 14,765 22.29
Votes cast 65,877 99.48 62,586
Blank and invalid votes 339 0.51
Total 66,216 100 100
Abstention 24,894 27.32 30.25
Registered / participation 91,110 72.68 91,105 69.75

References

  1. ^ "Présidence LR : l'unique débat avant le premier tour organisé sur LCI ce lundi à 20h30". TF1 INFO (in French). 2022-11-04. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
  2. ^ "Congrès LR : Ciotti et Retailleau accèdent au second tour". Le Point (in French). 2022-12-04. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
  3. ^ "Right-winger Ciotti wins French conservative party leadership". Reuters. 2022-12-11. Retrieved 2022-12-20.