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Serge Blanco Wins Biarritz Mayoral Election, Plans Revitalization

3/23/2026

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Serge Blanco won the Biarritz mayoral election on March 22, 2026, with 41.92% of the vote, defeating incumbent Maider Arosteguy (32.21%) and Ana Ezcurra's left-wing list (25.87%).
Blanco, 67, has 93 appearances for France and 18 captaincies; after rugby he entered business and faced challenges.
The victory marks a leadership change in Biarritz and signals Blanco's plan to revitalize the city.

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Story summary

Serge Blanco won the Biarritz mayoral election on March 22, 2026, with 41.92% of the vote, defeating incumbent Maider Arosteguy (32.21%) and Ana Ezcurra's left-wing list (25.87%).
Blanco, 67, has 93 appearances for France and 18 captaincies; after rugby he entered business and faced challenges.
The victory marks a leadership change in Biarritz and signals Blanco's plan to revitalize the city.