Vincent Bouget

Vincent Bouget is a communist politician who recently won the mayoral election in Nîmes, France, in March 2026. This victory is significant because it marks the end of 31 years of right-wing (LR - Les Républicains) governance in the city, the third largest in the Occitanie region. Bouget's win is attributed to a united left-wing front, including support from LFI (La France Insoumise) voters, which allowed him to surpass both the RN (Rassemblement National) candidate, Julien Sanchez, and the outgoing first deputy mayor, Franck Proust (LR). The election results are newsworthy as they represent a major shift in the political landscape of Nîmes, with the city now becoming the largest communist-led municipality in France. Increased voter participation was also noted during this election.