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20260322 Socialist Frontrunner Emmanuel Gr%C3%A9Goire Elected Paris Mayor Rachida Dati

Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire won the Paris mayoral election in the second round on Sunday, receiving approximately 51% of the vote. Rachida Dati received 41.52%, whilst Sophia Chikirou came in third with 7.96%.

Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire won the Paris mayoral election in the second round on Sunday, receiving approximately 51% of the vote. Rachida Dati received 41.52%, whilst Sophia Chikirou came in third with 7.96%.

Grégoire secured 38% in the first round, more than 12 points ahead of Dati. Ahead of the second round, candidates Pierre-Yves Bournazel and Sarah Knafo both withdrew to support Dati. The result came as part of broader municipal elections across the country.

Grégoire secured 38% in the first round, more than 12 points ahead of Dati. Ahead of the second round, candidates Pierre-Yves Bournazel and Sarah Knafo both withdrew to support Dati. The result came as part of broader municipal elections across the country.

Elsewhere, Marseille mayor Benoît Payan was re-elected, defeating Rassemblement National candidate Franck Allisio by a margin of nearly 15 points in the second round. RN also failed to win Toulon after candidate Laure Lavalette holding a 13-point lead after the first round. The party did, however, win several smaller cities including Carcassonne and Castres.

Elsewhere, Marseille mayor Benoît Payan was re-elected, defeating Rassemblement National candidate Franck Allisio by a margin of nearly 15 points in the second round. RN also failed to win Toulon after candidate Laure Lavalette holding a 13-point lead after the first round. The party did, however, win several smaller cities including Carcassonne and Castres.

In Nice, Éric Ciotti of the RN-allied Union of the Right for the Republic defeated incumbent Christian Estrosi, giving a Le Pen ally control of France's fifth-largest city. RN president Jordan Bardella called the party's overall gains "the greatest breakthrough" in its history.

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In Nice, Éric Ciotti of the RN-allied Union of the Right for the Republic defeated incumbent Christian Estrosi, giving a Le Pen ally control of France's fifth-largest city. RN president Jordan Bardella called the party's overall gains "the greatest breakthrough" in its history.

Meanwhile, Former Prime Minister Édouard Philippe was re-elected mayor of Le Havre with more than 47% of the vote, whilst former Prime Minister François Bayrou was defeated in Pau by Socialist Jérôme Marbot.

Meanwhile, Former Prime Minister Édouard Philippe was re-elected mayor of Le Havre with more than 47% of the vote, whilst former Prime Minister François Bayrou was defeated in Pau by Socialist Jérôme Marbot.

In a letter following the elections, French Prime Minister Sébatian Lecornu reportedly claimed that the results "have not consecrated anyone," citing low turnout.

In a letter following the elections, French Prime Minister Sébatian Lecornu reportedly claimed that the results "have not consecrated anyone," citing low turnout.

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Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire won the Paris mayoral election in the second round on March 22, 2026, receiving around 50.52% of the vote. His main challenger, conservative Rachida Dati, received 41.52%, while hard-left candidate Sophia Chikirou came in third with 7.96%.

Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire won the Paris mayoral election in the second round on March 22, 2026, receiving around 50.52% of the vote. His main challenger, conservative Rachida Dati, received 41.52%, while hard-left candidate Sophia Chikirou came in third with 7.96%.

Grégoire secured a commanding 38% in the first round, more than 12 points ahead of Dati. Ahead of the second round, center-right candidate Pierre-Yves Bournazel and nationalist MEP Sarah Knafo both withdrew to consolidate the right-wing vote behind Dati.

Grégoire secured a commanding 38% in the first round, more than 12 points ahead of Dati. Ahead of the second round, center-right candidate Pierre-Yves Bournazel and nationalist MEP Sarah Knafo both withdrew to consolidate the right-wing vote behind Dati.

In Marseille, incumbent left-wing mayor Benoît Payan was re-elected, defeating Rassemblement National candidate Franck Allisio by a margin of nearly 15 points in the second round, despite the two being neck and neck after the first round.

In Marseille, incumbent left-wing mayor Benoît Payan was re-elected, defeating Rassemblement National candidate Franck Allisio by a margin of nearly 15 points in the second round, despite the two being neck and neck after the first round.

The RN failed to win Toulon despite its candidate Laure Lavalette holding a 13-point lead after the first round, and also fell short in Nîmes. However, the party captured several smaller cities including Carcassonne and Castres.

The RN failed to win Toulon despite its candidate Laure Lavalette holding a 13-point lead after the first round, and also fell short in Nîmes. However, the party captured several smaller cities including Carcassonne and Castres.

In Nice, Éric Ciotti of the RN-allied Union of the Right for the Republic defeated incumbent center-right mayor Christian Estrosi, giving a Le Pen ally control of France's fifth-largest city. RN president Jordan Bardella called the party's overall gains "the greatest breakthrough" in its history.

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In Nice, Éric Ciotti of the RN-allied Union of the Right for the Republic defeated incumbent center-right mayor Christian Estrosi, giving a Le Pen ally control of France's fifth-largest city. RN president Jordan Bardella called the party's overall gains "the greatest breakthrough" in its history.

Former Prime Minister Édouard Philippe was re-elected mayor of Le Havre with more than 47% of the vote, boosting his prospects for the 2027 presidential race. Former PM François Bayrou, meanwhile, was defeated in Pau by Socialist Jérôme Marbot.

Former Prime Minister Édouard Philippe was re-elected mayor of Le Havre with more than 47% of the vote, boosting his prospects for the 2027 presidential race. Former PM François Bayrou, meanwhile, was defeated in Pau by Socialist Jérôme Marbot.

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