Republican Bloc

The Republican Bloc (French: Bloc Républicain, BR) is a political party in Benin, led by Abdoulaye Bio Tchané.^[3] In the 2019 Beninese parliamentary election, the party came in second, winning 36 of 83 seats in the National Assembly.^[4] Both the Republican Bloc and the majority-winning Progressive Union are allied with President Patrice Talon.^[4]

Republican Bloc Bloc Républicain
Abbreviation	BR
Leader	Abdoulaye Bio Tchané
Founded	8 December 2018
Ideology	Social liberalism[1] Pro-Talon[2]
Political position	Centre
Colors	Green
Slogan	Liberté – Travail – Prospérité
National Assembly	28 / 109
Municipal Councilors	991 / 1,815
Website
www.blocrepublicain.bj
Politics of Benin Political parties Elections

National party headquarters

Electoral history

Parliamentary elections

Year	Leader	Votes	%	Seats	+/-	Position	Outcome
2019	Jean-Michel Abimbola	502,411	43.78	36 / 83	New	2nd	Government
2023	Abdoulaye Bio Tchané	724,240	29.23	28 / 109	8	2nd	Government

Municipal elections

Year	Votes	%	Councillors	+/-	Result
2020	930,247	37%	683 / 1,815	683	2nd

References

1. Ahéhéhinnou, F. Aubin (27 September 2020). "BR renforce ses militants sur ses fondements idéologiques". 24 Heures au Bénin (in French). Retrieved 28 October 2021.
2. "'Unopposed election': Benin voters shun polls with only one choice". France 24. 29 April 2019. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
3. "Notre Bureau Exécutif National — Bloc Républicain". Blocrepublicain.co. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
4. Live (May 2019). "Record low turnout at Benin polls with no opposition". France24.com. Retrieved 13 May 2020.