French Polynesia's president to run for French Senate
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French Polynesia's President Gaston Tong Sang and a member of his ruling coalition, Béatrice Vernaudon, have been chosen to form a ticket to contest the French Senatorial elections next month.
The Senatorial elections take place on a progressive basis in France, with one third being renewed every three years.
Oceania Flash says for the first time, French Polynesia will be represented in the French Upper House by two members, instead of one.
Both Mr Tong Sang and Mrs Vernaudon are also members of the local legislative assembly of French Polynesia.
For the Senatorial contest, they are facing opposition from former ally, veteran politician Gaston Flosse.
