Marc Chavent
Marc Chavent | |
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| Member of the National Assembly for Ain's 5th constituency | |
| Assumed office 8 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Damien Abad |
| Mayor of Cerdon | |
| In office 25 May 2020 – 7 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Georges Vucher |
| Succeeded by | Éric Casamassa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 June 1968 Bourg-en-Bresse, France |
| Party | Reconquête (2021–2024) The Republicans (2024) Union of the Right for the Republic (2024–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Union for a Popular Movement (2010s) |
| Relatives | Sylvie Goy-Chavent (sister) |
| Occupation | Civil servant |
Marc Chavent (French pronunciation: [maʁk ʃavɑ̃]; born 28 June 1968) is a French politician who has represented the 5th constituency of Ain in the National Assembly since 2024.[1] He is a member of the Union of the Right for the Republic (UDR).
Early life and career
Chavent is the younger brother of senator Sylvie Goy-Chavent.[2] He worked as parliamentary assistant to his sister from 2008 until his election to the National Assembly.[3] In the 2020 municipal election, he was elected mayor of Cerdon.[2] He joined Reconquête in 2021,[4] and during the 2022 presidential election he was one of the first elected officials to support the campaign of Reconquête candidate Éric Zemmour.[5]
References
- ^ "Élections législatives 2024 – 5e circonscription : Marc Chavent (LR/RN) élu député". La Voix de l'Ain. July 7, 2024.
- ^ a b "Qui est Marc Chavent, le nouveau député de la 5e circonscription ?". Le Progrès. 8 July 2024.
- ^ "Législatives 2024. Découvrez qui sont les candidats élus députés dans l'Ain". France Info. 8 July 2024.
- ^ "Marc Chavent, maire de Cerdon, s'engage derrière Eric Zemmour". Le Progrès. 24 December 2021.
- ^ "Présidentielle : "Je ne vais pas vous mentir, il y a des pressions énormes, c'est très limite", regrette un maire de l'Ain qui "assume" son soutien à Eric Zemmour". France Info. 3 February 2022.