Élisabeth Pochon
French politician (1955–2026)
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Élisabeth Pochon (19 April 1955 – 24 June 2026) was a French politician of the Socialist Party (PS) who served as Member of Parliament for Seine-Saint-Denis's 8th constituency from 2012 to 2017.[1]
Preceded byPatrice Calméjane
Succeeded bySylvie Charrière
Born19 April 1955
Constantine, French Algeria
Died24 June 2026 (aged 71)
Élisabeth Pochon | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly for Seine-Saint-Denis's 8th constituency | |
| In office 20 June 2012 – 20 June 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Patrice Calméjane |
| Succeeded by | Sylvie Charrière |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 April 1955 Constantine, French Algeria |
| Died | 24 June 2026 (aged 71) |
| Party | Socialist Party |
Life and career
In parliament, Pochon served on the Committee on Legal Affairs from 2014 to 2017.[2]
Ahead of the Socialist Party's 2017 primaries, Pochon publicly endorsed Vincent Peillon as the party's candidate for the presidential election later that year.[3]
Pochon lost her seat in the 2017 election.
Pochon died on 24 June 2026, at the age of 71.[4]