Despite a mixed first round, the left had believed in its chances of recovering the regional council of Pays-de-la-Loire. Strengthened by the union of the lists of Matthieu Orphelin (18.7% in the first round) and Guillaume Garot (16.3% in the first round), she really thought she could “go for the victory” this Sunday. But it is the outgoing president Christelle Morancais (LR) who wins this second round and is re-elected with 48.8% of the vote, according to the latest estimates. Worse, with 31.5% of the vote for Matthieu Orphelin, the left has weakened compared to the previous week. It also does less well than at the regional levels of 2015 (37.5%).
“You will understand my disappointment this evening, reacts Matthieu Orphelin. This campaign has been long, sometimes difficult, but always inspiring, made up of thousands of wonderful encounters and I want to thank all those who are committed to our side. Our defeat takes place in a national context that is not very conducive to a change of executive in all French regions. “
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A little stunned, the environmental candidate, allied with the PS and LFI, continues without giving up. “Other fights will come very quickly because the situation demands that we remain mobilized to respond to ecological issues, in particular in the face of climate change which is becoming out of control everywhere. We sowed hope on the left, hope for ecology, hope for the climate, hope for social justice, for local employment. I am convinced that all this will soon bring future victories. “
Find here the results of the second round of regional in Pays-de-la-Loire