Socialist Emmanuel Gregoire wins Paris mayoral race

Al Jazeera Political StrategyNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM

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In the recent French municipal elections, Socialist Emmanuel Gregoire won the Paris mayoral race, leading a coalition of left-leaning parties including the Greens and Communists. The election, held on Sunday, saw gains for both the traditional left and right, while the far-right National Rally failed to secure control of key southern cities like Marseille and Toulon. Gregoire, formerly deputy to outgoing mayor Anne Hidalgo, defeated Conservative rival Rachida Dati with approximately 51-53% of the vote. In Marseille, Socialist Mayor Benoit Payan was also re-elected. The Socialist Party chief hailed the victories in Paris and Marseille as a defense against the far right.

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Only the left can prevent France from this regression.

quote — Olivier Faure100% confidence

Gregoire headed a list uniting the traditional left, the Greens and the Communists.

factual — Article itself100% confidence

Emmanuel Gregoire won the Paris mayoral race.

factual — Article itself100% confidence

Socialist Mayor Benoit Payan was on track to be re-elected with 56.3 percent of the vote in Marseille.

statistic — Elabe poll for BFM TV90% confidence

Gregoire clinched the mayoralty with an estimated 51 to 53 percent of the vote.

statistic — Pollsters90% confidence

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Anne Hidalgo 40% Olivier Faure 40% Benoit Payan 40% Rachida Dati 50% Marseille ×250% National Rally (RN) ×260% France ×370% Socialist Party ×270% Paris ×480% Emmanuel Gregoire ×490%

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paris mayoral race 100% emmanuel gregoire 90% socialist party 80% far right 70% municipal elections 70% france 60% left-wing 60% marseille 50% conservative 50% communists 40%