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Who won against Royal in the Socialist Party's election for First Secretary in 2008?
Martine Aubry
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In 2008, Martine Aubry won the election for First Secretary of the Socialist Party in France against Ségolène Royal. This was a surprise, as Royal was the more popular candidate and had been expected to win. Aubry's victory was seen as a sign of the party's desire to move on from Royal's defeat in the 2007 presidential election.
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