Olivier Véran was re-elected deputy in the first constituency of Isère, with 55.53% of the vote.
He beat Nupes candidate Salomé Robin (44.47%).
The former neurologist, now in charge of Relations with Parliament and Democratic Life, came out on top in the first round with 40.50% of the vote.
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After his stint in Health throughout the Covid-19 crisis, Olivier Véran returned to the fray to keep his seat as a deputy.
"
We must be humble in the face of tonight's results
," conceded the new Minister for Relations with Parliament Olivier Véran on
BFM TV
this Sunday evening.
The re-elected deputy from Isère, however, welcomed "
a relative majority
".
“
We are the only ones who can build a majority of projects
”.