Le Centre Fribourg Nominates Candidates for Cantonal Elections

Le Centre Fribourg has put forward Marie-France Roth Pasquier and Markus Julmy as its candidates to retain ministerial seats in the cantonal elections scheduled for November 8. The party's selection process, held at Forum Fribourg, saw nearly 400 delegates convene to choose from five potential candidates for the State Council.

The delegates followed the party's directive to ensure both gender and linguistic diversity among the nominees. The voting, conducted by secret ballot over three rounds, saw Marie-France Roth Pasquier, a national councilor and member of the Bulle executive, secure her nomination in the first round with 172 votes, surpassing the absolute majority of 164.

Markus Julmy, a deputy and municipal councilor from Schmitten, confirmed his lead in the second round, though he did not reach the absolute majority. He ultimately secured his nomination in the third and final round with 160 votes. He faced competition from Bernhard Altermatt, vice-president of the Grand Council; David Fattebert, a deputy and mayor of Châtelard; and Francine Defferard, a deputy and communal councilor from Villars-sur-Glâne.