Patrick Vignal (; born 22 January 1958) is a French politician who represented the 9th constituency of the Hérault department in the National Assembly from 2012 to 2024. A member of Renaissance (RE, formerly La République En Marche!) who was originally elected to Parliament as a member of the Socialist Party (PS), he previously served as a Deputy Mayor of Montpellier (2001–2012) and held the canton of Montpellier-4 seat in the General Council of Hérault (2008–2012).
Political career Vignal was first elected to the National Assembly in the 2012 legislative election. He was reelected in 2017 and 2022.Frédéric Prades (20 June 2017), "Patrick Vignal, élu sur la 9e circo de l'Hérault : 'Je resterai de gauche'", Midi Libre (in French).Elisabeth Badinier (19 June 2022), "Législatives : Patrick Vignal, majorité présidentielle, réélu dans la 9e circonscription de l'Hérault", France Bleu (in French). He ran for reelection to a fourth term in office in the 2024 snap election; placing third in the first round of voting, he withdrew ahead of the second round.Claire Moutarde (1 July 2024), "Législatives 2024 : Patrick Vignal retire sa candidature pour le second tour dans la 9e circonscription", France Bleu (in French).
In Parliament, Vignal served as a member of the Committee on Cultural Affairs and Education.Patrick Vignal, French National Assembly (in French). In addition to his committee assignments, he was a member of the French-Cuban parliamentary friendship group.
Other activities Fonds pour le développement de la vie associative (FDVA), Member of the Advisory Board
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