Politics
Aube returns three Deputies to the National Assembly, all of whom are from the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP), and two Senators: one UMP and one right-wing independent.
The President of the General Council is Miscellaneous Right Senator Philippe Adnot.
| Party | seats | |
|---|---|---|
| • | Union for a Popular Movement | 15 |
| • | Miscellaneous Right | 11 |
| Socialist Party | 2 | |
| French Communist Party | 2 | |
| • | MoDem | 1 |
| • | New Centre | 1 |
| The Greens | 1 | |
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