Tournai Elections Reveal Shifting Power Dynamics
Monday, 14 October 2024, 06:00
Tournai Elections Overview
Tournai, the largest commune in Wallonia, has experienced a dramatic electoral outcome. The counting of votes was extensive, but the results are now clear:
- The outgoing majority of PS and Ecolo lost significant ground.
- Marie-Christine Marghem from the MR is poised to take over as mayor.
- PS remains the top party with 15 seats, but their power has weakened.
Election Results Breakdown
The final distribution of seats shows:
- PS: 15 seats (-1 from 2018)
- MR: 11 seats (gaining ground)
- Les Engagés: 7 seats (growing influence)
The outgoing mayor, Paul-Olivier Delannois, received the highest preference votes at 6,768, narrowly surpassing Ludivine Dedonder. Marie-Christine Marghem also made a strong showing with 3,781 votes, solidifying her new role.
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