Vincent Bouget was elected mayor of Nîmes on March 29th. To win the city after four terms of Jean-Paul Fournier, he united the left (excluding LFI) and capitalized on a local identity of which he remains proud.
At the Pissevin market, or at a restaurant in the Saint-Césaire neighborhood, people come to greet him, congratulate him, ask for a photo. Consistently, he smiles, thanks, graciously obliges. In Nîmes, where he was elected mayor on March 29th, Vincent Bouget is in a state of grace. Amplified by his reputation: a man who listens and is not sectarian. “Especially for a communist,” added several of our interlocutors.
Vincent Bouget, this Wednesday, casual (jeans, shirt, jacket, no tie), accompanied only by his young chief of staff, Hugo Carlos, opened up to those who know little about him outside the city of Nîmes. Born in Nîmes on September 19, 1979, “at the Saint-Joseph clinic, which was located where the museum of Romanity is now.” Facing the arenas. More Nîmois than Nîmois, his biography confirms it at each stage.
He recalls a significant moment that prompted him to join the Communist Party in 2002. He then militated for a decade before facing his first universal suffrage in the 2011 cantonal elections. His victory in the 2021 departmental elections against LR senator Laurent Burgoa legitimizes him as the leader of the Nîmes opposition.
Vincent Bouget embodies unity and is seen as a supporter of his city. After long-standing involvement with the Communist Party, he united various political factions to lead a successful campaign. His ties to the city and dedication to public service are highly valued by his peers and constituents.
Vincent Bouget is deeply connected to Nîmes, from being an aficionado and a supporter of the Crocos to his Protestant roots. He embraces his cultural heritage and is determined to lead a change in Nîmes while engaging in open dialogue with the community. He aims to respond to the city’s expectations by staying grounded and connected to the people.
