Anne Vignot

Anne Vignot is the former mayor of Besançon, France. She is affiliated with the Green (Ecologist) party. Vignot's recent defeat in the second round of the 2026 municipal elections is the reason for her current newsworthiness. She lost to Ludovic Fagaut of Les Républicains/Modem by a margin of approximately eight points. This defeat is part of a broader trend of losses for the Ecologist party in major cities across France, including Bordeaux and Strasbourg, following gains made in 2020. Despite the loss, Vignot has vowed to lead a determined opposition against the new right-leaning administration. Her defeat highlights the shifting political landscape and challenges faced by the Green party in maintaining its hold on key urban centers.