Mathieu Darnaud (French pronunciation: [matjø daʁno]; born 11 July 1975) is a French politician who has presided over the Senate Republicans since 1 October 2024. A member of The Republicans (LR), he has been a Senator for Ardèche since 2014. He served as First Vice President under Senate President Gérard Larcher in 2023 and 2024.[1]
Mathieu Darnaud | |
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 Darnaud in 2017 | |
| President of The Republicans group in the Senate | |
| Assumed office 1 October 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Bruno Retailleau |
| Senator for Ardèche | |
| Assumed office 1 October 2014 | |
| Mayor of Guilherand-Granges | |
| In office 16 March 2008 – 29 September 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Henri-Jean Arnaud |
| Succeeded by | Sylvie Gaucher |
| Member of the Regional Council of Rhône-Alpes | |
| In office 21 March 2010 – 18 October 2014 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 July 1975 Valence, France |
| Political party | Rally for the Republic (until 2002) Union for a Popular Movement (2002–2015) The Republicans (2015–present) |
| Alma mater | Institut d'études politiques de Lyon |
Darnaud previously served as Mayor of Guilherand-Granges, Ardèche (2008–2017) and a member of the Regional Council of Rhône-Alpes (2010–2014).[2] In 2014 and 2015, he presided over the communauté de communes Rhône Crussol, seated in Guilherand-Granges.
References
edit- ^ "Mathieu Darnaud est candidat à la présidence du groupe LR au Sénat". Le Dauphiné libéré (in French). 27 September 2024.
- ^ "M. Mathieu Darnaud" (in French). Senate.
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