Jérôme Marbot

Jérôme Marbot is a Socialist politician who recently won the mayoral election in Pau, France, on March 22, 2026. He defeated François Bayrou, the incumbent mayor and former Prime Minister, by a narrow margin of 344 votes. Marbot ran on a platform representing a coalition of left-leaning parties, excluding LFI (La France Insoumise). His victory is significant because it marks the end of Bayrou's long tenure as mayor of Pau and potentially signals the end of Bayrou's political career. The election result represents a major upset, as Bayrou was a prominent national figure and his defeat is considered a political earthquake. Marbot's win signifies a shift in political power in Pau and highlights the ongoing political dynamics within France.