Political party in Benin
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Republican Bloc Bloc Républicain | |
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Abbreviation | BR |
Leader | Abdoulaye Bio Tchané |
Founded | 8 December 2018 |
Ideology | Social liberalism Pro-Talon |
Political position | Centre |
Colors | Green |
Slogan | Liberté – Travail – Prospérité |
National Assembly | 28 / 109 |
Municipal Councilors | 991 / 1,815 |
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The Republican Bloc (French: Bloc Républicain, BR) is a political party in Benin, led by Abdoulaye Bio Tchané. In the 2019 Beninese parliamentary election, the party came in second, winning 36 of 83 seats in the National Assembly. Both the Republican Bloc and the majority-winning Progressive Union are allied with President Patrice Talon.
Electoral history
Parliamentary elections
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Year | Leader | Votes | % | Seats | +/- | Position | Outcome |
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2019 | Jean-Michel Abimbola | 502,411 | 43.78 | 36 / 83 | New | 2nd | Government |
2023 | Abdoulaye Bio Tchané | 724,240 | 29.23 | 28 / 109 | 8 | 2nd | Government |
Municipal elections
Year | Votes | % | Councillors | +/- | Result |
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2020 | 930,247 | 37% | 683 / 1,815 | 683 | 2nd |
References
- Ahéhéhinnou, F. Aubin (27 September 2020). "BR renforce ses militants sur ses fondements idéologiques". 24 Heures au Bénin (in French). Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- "'Unopposed election': Benin voters shun polls with only one choice". France 24. 29 April 2019. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
- "Notre Bureau Exécutif National — Bloc Républicain". Blocrepublicain.co. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- ^ Live (May 2019). "Record low turnout at Benin polls with no opposition". France24.com. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
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