After the resignation of Hugo Prevost, accused by four people of sexist and sexual violence, the 1st constituency of Isère has a vacant seat. For the moment, only one candidate in particular seems to satisfy the Insoumis.
The former candidate of the New Popular Front in Matignon, Lucie Castets, gradually disappeared from the media after the appointment of Michel Barnier to the post of Prime Minister. But political life is made up of sometimes unexpected twists and turns which could allow her to once again defend the program of the left, of which she has been the spokesperson for so long. The by-elections in Isère are indeed an opportunity for her to return to the forefront. A possibility which is far from displeasing the Insoumis, who are thinking of her for the inauguration of their candidate: “It’s part of the scenarios, we discuss it with her”, declared Manuel Bompart, the coordinator of LFI, on LCP, the October 14.
Wednesday, October 9, the resignation of Hugo Prevost, former deputy for the 1st constituency of Isère, created multiple turmoil within the party. France Insoumise decided to exclude the deputy due to “serious acts of a sexual nature”. The candidacy of Lucie Castets, whose notoriety is far too recent to be tainted, would be a considerable asset for LFI. Not being attached to any political party, the elected official could however be reluctant to join the bench of the Insoumis. A party to which it is not certain that she is closest within the NFP.
An opportunity or… a parachute drop?
Especially since all the elements are already there: since August, Lucie Castets has ended her duties at Paris town hall and can, if she wishes, dedicate herself entirely to these elections. The one who wanted to make herself available can be satisfied with having opted for this risk.
The only downside is his lack of knowledge of the constituency. Born in Caen, she became known as a candidate in the 2015 regional elections, on the Socialist Party list in Calvados. For four years, she was director of finance at Paris town hall. So far, nothing has brought him to Isère.
Very uncertain elections
As for the competition, some doubts reside on the side of the Macronist candidate, Olivier Véran, three times candidate in the last legislative elections in this constituency. There is nothing to indicate that he will be a candidate. Facing Hugo Prevost, he narrowly lost with a difference of 1,300 votes.
Despite the importance of these by-elections, no date has been set. This gives Lucie Castets time to think about the future of her political career. Whether it is done alongside the Rebels or not.