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Jean-Michel Aulas

Jean-Michel Aulas

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Jean-Michel Aulas, ex-OL president, lost Lyon's mayoral election, contested results, now opposition council member.

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Jean-Michel Aulas, formerly the president of Olympique Lyonnais (OL), is a prominent figure in Lyon. He recently ran for mayor of Lyon in the 2026 municipal elections but was defeated by the incumbent, Grégory Doucet. The election results were close, leading Aulas to file a legal challenge with the administrative court, citing alleged irregularities. Despite the challenge, Aulas participated in the installation of the new city council, symbolically handing the mayoral sash to Doucet. He has since announced that he will serve as a member of the opposition in the city council and will also be actively involved in the Métropole, which is now controlled by his political allies from the right-wing party, Les Républicains. His defeat is seen as a significant event, marking a shift in Lyon's political landscape and the end of his mayoral ambitions.
Last updated: April 25, 2026

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