Marine Le Pen

ModernPoliticianFrance1968 — ?

National Rally leader, presidential finalist.

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Quick Facts

Born

1968

Country

France

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)48

Influence (20%)57

Legacy (20%)45

Leadership (15%)74

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score53.0

Marine Le Pen — Complete Timeline

2011 AD

Took leadership of the National FrontPolitical Action◆ Major

Marine Le Pen was elected president of the National Front (later renamed National Rally), succeeding her father Jean-Marie Le Pen. She began a process of de-demonization to broaden the party's appeal.

Party LeadershipDe-demonization

Impact: nationalconstructive

2017 AD

First-round presidential election result (2017)Political Action◆ Major

Le Pen finished second in the first round of the 2017 presidential election with 21.3% of the vote, qualifying for the runoff. She lost the runoff to Emmanuel Macron with 33.9%.

ElectionRunoff Defeat

Impact: national

2022 AD

First-round presidential election result (2022)Political Action◆ Major

Le Pen again finished second in the first round of the 2022 presidential election with 23.15% of the vote. She lost the runoff to Emmanuel Macron with 41.5%, her best-ever result.

ElectionRunoff Defeat

Impact: national