Laurence Ruffin

Laurence Ruffin is the newly elected mayor of Grenoble, France, as of March 2026. A non-partisan figure in her forties, she successfully transitioned from a background in social and solidarity economy to leading the city. Ruffin headed a coalition supported by the Ecologists and won against Alain Carignon, a former mayor from the right-leaning Les Républicains party. Her victory is significant as she represents a continuation of left-wing governance in Grenoble, succeeding Eric Piolle. The election results were closely watched, with Ruffin's win marking a notable moment in the broader context of the 2026 municipal elections in France, where various political parties claimed victories and advancements.