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Napoleon and Obama Competing for Seats in French Parliament

© AP Photo / Francois MoriGeneral view of the France's National Assembly, lower house of Parliament in Paris, France
General view of the France's National Assembly, lower house of Parliament  in Paris, France - Sputnik International
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Annick Napoleon and Boris Obama are taking part in the parliamentary election in France, the first round of which is being held on Sunday.

People walk past near posters of Jean-Luc Melenchon, a former hard-left candidate in the first round of the presidential election, candidate for the upcoming legislative elections, at the Belsunce district, in Marseille, southern France - Sputnik International
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Both are French nationals who hope to win the parliamentary seats and take active part in French politics.

Napoleon is a right-wing politician who represents France's region of Var. She has occupied various posts in local government bodies, and intends to develop her native region, attract more tourists, protect local producers and support local health organizations.

The other candidate has never been engaged in politics. Obama, a young man with Cameroonian roots, is studying psychology and working as a tutor at a school in Côte-d'Or. He wants to raise wages and take care of the environment.

Parliamentary elections in France are held in two rounds on June 11 and 18. Voters are expected to choose 577 deputies of the French National Assembly from more than 7,800 candidates.

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