French PM Philippe wins mayoral race in northern town of Le Havre

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe claimed victory in the race to become mayor of Le Havre in Sunday's municipal elections.

FILE PHOTO: French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, wearing a protective face mask, attends the questions to the government session at the National Assembly in Paris, France, June 23, 2020. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

PARIS - French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe claimed victory in the race to become mayor of Le Havre in Sunday’s municipal elections.“We’re happy in Le Havre, we will celebrate this victory,” Philippe said. France’s constitution allows Philippe to nominate a deputy to his mayoral seat while he remains prime minister, but his victory will raise questions over a possible government reshuffle.

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