Patricia Morhet-Richaud (born 28 July 1961) is a member of the French Senate representing the department of

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Early career

Before entering politics, Morhet-Richaud worked for an agricultural cooperative.

Political career

Morhet-Richaud was elected to the French senate on 28 December 2014 following the death of senator Jean-Yves Dusserre. She succeeded her father Claude Morhet as mayor of the commune of Lazer in 2007. Morhet-Richaud was first elected to the municipal council for Lazer in 2001.

Political positions

In the Republicans’ 2016 presidential primaries, Morhet-Richaud endorsed

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as the party's candidate for the office of

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References

1961 births Living people Women mayors of places in France French senators of the Fifth Republic 20th-century French women politicians Women members of the Senate (France) Senators of Hautes-Alpes {{France-mayor-stub