Municipal elections 2026
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French socialists blame Mélenchon as left’s ‘ballast’ after municipal elections
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Following the second round of the 2026 municipal elections on March 22, socialists blame Jean-Luc Mélenchon and La France insoumise (LFI) for losses in several strongholds taken by the right. PS leader Olivier Faure calls Mélenchon the 'ballast of the left' as LFI claims breakthroughs.
An Ifop-Fiducial poll for Paris Match and Sud Radio, published on March 19, 2026, gives Emmanuel Grégoire 46% voting intentions in Paris's second round, ahead of Rachida Dati at 44%. Sophia Chikirou gets 10%.