Indeed, this area was largely won by Rudy Salles in 2002 with 71% of the votes, far ahead of Isabelle Gérard, representative of the National Front, who received 29% of the 34,572 voters.
The first round, which separated them, did not see other candidacies stand out, although the PC candidate, Marie Billi, received just under 5%.
Rudy Salles seems once again to be the strong favorite for a probable re-election, but it is on the left wing’s chessboard that movements have become more pressing in recent days, with a surprise candidacy from Elodie Jomat (PRG) and Jean-François Knecht (PS). This seems to cause quite a stir in the Nice socialist circle, which has announced through a biting statement from the Federation that it does not ratify this decision and will convene its federal bodies tonight to address a subject that appears to be quite thorny for the Nice socialists.
“I have complete confidence in Jean-François Knecht and support all his initiatives. First and foremost, he is a friend who has much more positive than negative in his political balance,” Patrick Mottard does not seem to share the federation’s view as he departs for a few days of vacation.
“Jean-François Knecht did not self-designate but simply accepted the proposal from Élodie Jomat, who is free to choose her deputy. No one will blame her for making the best possible choice!” Jean-Christophe Picard, local head of the PRG06, tries to downplay a situation that is becoming heated and fueling numerous conversations in the corridors of the left in Nice.
So, is it lèse-majesté or the implementation of a national agreement? The coming hours will reveal how the Nice JFK will be dealt with!
In short, the initially uneven competition in Nice’s third constituency is likely to be a bit more vigorous for Rudy Salles, who sees an unusual tandem arriving, yet has already garnered several supporters in Nice’s political life. Jean-François Knecht has received support from his General Council colleagues and its President, Christian Estrosi, for his recent troubles with the Grand Stade de Nice project.
On the UMP side, there is a deadlock, as no candidate will represent Nicolas Sarkozy’s party, promising an exciting electoral contest between the UDF and the PRG/PS alliance.
Definitely in Nice, it is anything but classic!
Find articles on the Legislative Elections in Nice:
– First Constituency
– Second Constituency
