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Did Marguerite Durand ever run for election?

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Yes, Marguerite Durand ran for election multiple times. In 1910, she stood for election as a deputy in the French National Assembly, becoming the first woman to do so. Although she was unsuccessful, her candidacy drew national attention and helped to galvanize the women's suffrage movement in France.
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