Senate elections: the National Rally poaches a vice-president from the Republicans party in the Bouches-du-Rhône department

Marie-Pierre Callet will lead the National Rally list in the upcoming senatorial elections in Bouches-du-Rhône. This vice-president of the departmental council, until now a member of the Republicans, has just announced her defection to the party. Marine Le PenFranck Allisio, leader of the RN in the department and former candidate for mayor of Marseille, has officially announced this new strategic recruit for his movement.

Martine Vassal reacts by withdrawing the delegations

Martine Vassal, president of the departmental council, reacted immediately by withdrawing Marie-Pierre Callet's responsibilities, notably the one concerning roads. This departure illustrates the growing overlap between the traditional right and the local far right. The National Rally (RN) now claims around twenty elected officials from the ranks of The Republicans (LR) in the department, confirming its strategy of establishing a foothold through the recruitment of established figures.

A strategy of territorial anchoring

The nomination of Marie-Pierre Callet marks a turning point in the preparations for the senatorial elections. The National Rally is banking on the profile of an experienced elected official, well-versed in departmental responsibilities, to win over the electoral college. This strategy of poaching candidates aims to legitimize its institutional foothold in a region where the party seeks to establish a lasting presence against the weakened Republicans.