“In France’s presidential primary election for the mainstream conservative party, Alain Juppé conceded defeat to Francois Fillon. The 71-year-old Juppé congratulated Fillon, 62, on a ‘wide victory,’ according to The Associated Press. The AP reported the election results showed Juppé winning 32 percent of the vote compared to Fillon’s 68 percent. Fillon had surged ‘in popularity in recent weeks over longtime favorite’ Juppé, the news service said.”
Source: Francois Fillon Wins France’s Conservative Presidential Primary : The Two-Way : NPR
