Alexandre Garcin

Alexandre Garcin is the former mayor of Roubaix, a city in northern France with a population of nearly 100,000. He is associated with the right-wing political spectrum ('divers droite'). Garcin's recent newsworthiness stems from his defeat in the March 22, 2026, mayoral election. He lost to David Guiraud, a candidate from the left-wing La France Insoumise (LFI) party. According to definitive results, Garcin received 25.55% of the vote, significantly behind Guiraud's 53.19%. His defeat marks a shift in the political leadership of Roubaix, with the city now under the control of a controversial figure from the left. This election outcome is significant as it represents a major victory for LFI and a loss for the right in a key northern city.