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Leftist, RN candidate virtually tied in first round of Marseille mayoral election, exit polls show

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Posted on March 15, 2026

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Leftist, RN candidate virtually tied in first round of Marseille mayoral election, exit polls show
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PARIS, March 15 (Reuters) - Leftist incumbent mayor Benoit Payan is virtually tied with National Rally lawmaker Franck Allisio in the first round of the mayoral election in Marseille, France's second-

Leftist and National Rally Candidates Nearly Even in Marseille Mayoral Race

Marseille Mayoral Election Results and Political Implications

First Round Results: A Virtual Tie

PARIS, March 15 (Reuters) - Leftist incumbent mayor Benoit Payan is virtually tied with National Rally lawmaker Franck Allisio in the first round of the mayoral election in Marseille, France's second-largest city, two exit polls showed on Sunday. 

National Rally's Strategic Focus on Marseille

The far-right National Rally has targeted Marseille as a test of its strength ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Makini Brice; Editing by Michel Rose)

Key Takeaways

  • The race in Marseille reflects a broader National Rally push, tapping into voter insecurity and drug‑related violence concerns, with Allisio promising tripled police and more cameras (malaysia.news.yahoo.com).
  • Marseille is viewed as a litmus test for RN’s momentum ahead of the 2027 presidential election, as performance here may signal its national strength (apnews.com).
  • A fragmented centre‑right and left vote could prove decisive; if left‑wing forces unite in the second round, Payan could secure victory—but splits may enable RN to capture the mayoralty (malaysia.news.yahoo.com)

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