Hanane Mansouri, a 23-year-old law student, has made history by becoming the youngest member of the French National Assembly after winning the 8th constituency of Isère. With 54.10% of the vote, she defeated her left-wing rival Cécile Michel, marking a significant shift in French politics as she represents an alliance between Eric Ciotti’s Republicans (LR) and the far-right National Rally (RN).
Mansouri’s journey into politics started in high school, where she challenged left-wing views and advocated for hard work as the key to success. Despite being a student, she is committed to being a “hands-on deputy” while pursuing her master’s degree in public administration, proving that dedication pays off.
Born and raised in Grenoble, Mansouri faces criticism of being an outsider in her constituency, but she emphasizes her deep understanding of the area’s issues. As a former president of the Young Republicans of Isère, Mansouri’s nomination as a legislative candidate was controversial, yet she stands by her decision to unite the right in opposition to President Macron’s policies.