Céline Imart, 41, was designated as number 2 on the LR list, led by François-Xavier Bellamy. The person concerned says she refused an offer from the presidential party and Éric Ciotti, the party boss, denies any opportunism.
Imart works as a cereal grower in Tarn, after taking over her parents' farm. A graduate of prestigious establishments (Sciences Po and Essec), she is also very involved in defending farmers against foreign goods.