She is a member of the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP), which is a part of the European People's Party (PPE).
In the 2012 legislative elections, Françoise Briand obtained 46.10% of the votes in the seventh constituency of Essonne, according to the results published on the Ministry of the Interior's website.
[1] This outcome was considered very negative for her campaign, as the constituency had traditionally been a stronghold for right-wing parties since its establishment.
In the 2014 municipal elections, Françoise Briand ran as a candidate supported by the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP).
Ultimately, the "Ainsi Va La Ville" list emerged victorious with 65% of the votes in the second round.