Alain Carignon

Alain Carignon is a politician from the Les Républicains (LR) party and a former mayor of Grenoble, France. He is currently newsworthy due to his participation in the 2026 municipal elections in Grenoble. Recent news articles highlight his defeat in the election to Laurence Ruffin, a candidate from the left and ecologist parties. Prior to the election, Carignon was considered a potential challenger to the incumbent left-leaning administration, having led in the first round of voting. His campaign and political activities have also been indirectly linked to a controversy involving an altercation between a member of La France Insoumise (LFI) and individuals described as being close to him, further contributing to his presence in the news. His defeat signifies a shift in Grenoble's political landscape and the continuation of left-leaning governance in the city.