René-Paul Victoria
René-Paul Victoria (born August 27, 1954 in Sainte-Suzanne, Réunion) was a member of the National Assembly of France, representing the island of Réunion.
René-Paul Victoria | |
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| Mayor of Saint-Denis, Réunion | |
| In office 2001–2008 | |
| Preceded by | Michel Tamaya |
| Succeeded by | Gilbert Annette |
| Member of the National Assembly for Réunion's 1st constituency | |
| In office 2002–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Michel Tamaya |
| Succeeded by | Ericka Bareigts |
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| Born | 27 August 1954 Sainte-Suzanne, Réunion |
| Nationality | French |
| Political party | The Republicans |
He was a candidate for the National Assembly in 1997, and lost against Michel Tamaya.
He was elected mayor of Saint-Denis, Réunion in 2001 against the socialist Michel Tamaya. In 2009, he lost the elections against Gilbert Annette of the socialist party.
He was elected to the National Assembly of France, defeating the deputy of Saint-Denis, Réunion, Michel Tamaya in 2002 and was reelected in 2008 against Gilbert Annette with 51,46% of votes.
In 2008 he left UMP - Union for a Popular Movement together with other Reunion Politicians and founded "Objective Réunion".
References
- http://www.assemblee-nationale.fr/elections/2007/resultats/LDD_DEP.csv.asp
- http://www.assemblee-nationale.fr/elections/circ97-2/974.asp
- http://www.leparisien.fr/resultats/elections-municipales-2008-saint-denis-97400.php
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