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Rachida Dati Resigns to Chase Paris Mayoral Bid

2/26/2026

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  • Rachida Dati, French Culture Minister, resigned on February 25 to focus on her Paris mayoral campaign ahead of March 15 election.
  • She informed Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, who accepted her resignation and praised her contributions over the past two years.
  • Dati has overseen changes at Louvre Museum and is now seen as the leading candidate, per pollster Ifop.
  • A second round of voting will occur on March 22.