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Macron’s Successor Election Set for April 18, May 2, 2027

8/31/2026

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France will hold presidential elections on April 18 and May 2, 2027 to replace President Emmanuel Macron.
Macron has served two terms and is ineligible to run again.
Opinion polls predict a victory for Marine Le Pen of the far-right National Rally.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a far-left contender, and former centre-right Prime Minister Édouard Philippe have announced candidacies.
The election is more than seven months away, prompting early campaign announcements.

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Story summary

France will hold presidential elections on April 18 and May 2, 2027 to replace President Emmanuel Macron.
Macron has served two terms and is ineligible to run again.
Opinion polls predict a victory for Marine Le Pen of the far-right National Rally.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a far-left contender, and former centre-right Prime Minister Édouard Philippe have announced candidacies.
The election is more than seven months away, prompting early campaign announcements.