Substitute (French elections)

In the elections for the French National Assembly, each candidate nominates a  substitute  (), who assumes the functions of the elected deputy if they die, enter the executive government, have a mission of more than six months entrusted by the Government or are appointed to the Constitutional Council or Defender of Rights (Défenseur des droits). 

If the deputy resigns, or their election is determined to be invalid, a by-election () is held instead. 

The Electoral Code does not provide for any age restriction to be appointed alternate.  For the Fourteenth Legislature (2012 - 2017), the youngest Deputy-Substitute of France was Nicolas Brien, born in 1989, elected in Allier's 2nd constituency. 

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Category:Elections in France