Marc Chavent
French politician (born 1968)
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Marc Chavent (French pronunciation: [maʁk ʃavɑ̃]; born 28 June 1968) is a French politician who has represented the 5th constituency of Ain in the National Assembly since 2024.[1] He is a member of the Union of the Right for the Republic (UDR).
Preceded byDamien Abad
Preceded byGeorges Vucher
Succeeded byÉric Casamassa
Born28 June 1968
Bourg-en-Bresse, France
Marc Chavent | |
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| Member of the National Assembly for Ain's 5th constituency | |
| Assumed office 8 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Damien Abad |
| Mayor of Cerdon | |
| In office 25 May 2020 – 7 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Georges Vucher |
| Succeeded by | Éric Casamassa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 June 1968 Bourg-en-Bresse, France |
| Party | Reconquête (2021–2024) The Republicans (2024) Union of the Right for the Republic (2024–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Union for a Popular Movement (2010s) |
| Relatives | Sylvie Goy-Chavent (sister) |
| Occupation | Civil servant |
Early life and career
Chavent is the younger brother of senator Sylvie Goy-Chavent.[2] He worked as parliamentary assistant to his sister from 2008 until his election to the National Assembly.[3] In the 2020 municipal election, he was elected mayor of Cerdon.[2] He joined Reconquête in 2021,[4] and during the 2022 presidential election he was one of the first elected officials to support the campaign of Reconquête candidate Éric Zemmour.[5]
