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Jean-Luc Mélenchon in March 2026 during the campaign for the municipal elections.

Video. French election 2027: Poll puts Mélenchon in contention for run-off

Updated: 24/08/2026 - 14:45 GMT+2

Eight months before the presidential election, Jean-Luc Mélenchon is surging in the polls. The LFI leader could now reach the run-off, while the left is split between his bid and the alternative championed by Raphaël Glucksmann.

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