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- Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Rally (RN), saw the party retain Perpignan’s mayoralty and gain in Toulon and Marseille, where RN candidate Franck Allisio tied with the incumbent.
- Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of La France Insoumise (LFI), saw LFI gain traction in Roubaix and Toulouse, mobilizing young voters.
- With runoffs scheduled for March 22, the results set the stage ahead of 2027 presidential race, signaling challenges for traditional parties.
