François Bayrou
François Bayrou, former prime minister, lost the second round of Pau municipal elections on March 22, 2026, to socialist Jérôme Marbot by 344 votes. Bayrou, who had led the city since 2014, received 41.14% of votes against 42.45% for his opponent.
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After his failure at Matignon, François Bayrou, MoDem president, has withdrawn from the national stage to focus on Pau. He is preparing his bid for a third term as mayor in the 2026 municipal elections, despite local controversies. This strategy aims to restore his political health.