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By Julien Lemaignen, Pauline Moyer and Léa Prati

Published on August 18, 2026, at 9:25 am (Paris) (this article was originally published on April 26, 2026, at 6:00 pm (Paris))

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ExplainerOur comprehensive roundup of all the declared or potential candidates that have been identified at this stage.

This article is regularly updated as candidates join or withdraw from the race.

The 2027 French presidential race remains full of unknowns: How many left-wing candidates will run? How will President Emmanuel Macron's camp handle his legacy?

But one thing is clear: The election will be a major political event, not only for France, still reeling from the 2024 snap elections that yielded a fractured and political landscape, but also for Europe, as it grapples with rising populism.

With fewer than 10 months to go before the crucial election, all major parties are gearing up for the ultimate showdown. Who's in the running? What internal tensions are shaking parties? Here is Le Monde's comprehensive guide.

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2027 French presidential election: Who's running?

The candidates

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