Olivier Galzi

Olivier Galzi is a journalist who, according to initial reports, has won the mayoral election in Avignon, France, in March 2026. Running as an independent candidate, he secured approximately 40% of the vote. His victory is significant because he defeated a coalition of the Socialist Party (PS) and La France Insoumise (LFI), as well as a rising far-right movement. Galzi's campaign was supported by Horizons and UDI, indicating a center-right political alignment. His election comes at a time of heightened political tensions, as evidenced by the vandalism of the office of LFI deputy Raphaël Arnault and the defacement of campaign posters for the PS-LFI candidate, David Fournier, with slogans denouncing the left-wing alliance. Galzi's success represents a shift in Avignon's political landscape.