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Leftist, RN candidate virtually tied in first round of marseille mayoral election, exit polls show
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 15, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 15, 2026
Quick Summary
Exit polls from the March 15, 2026 first round in Marseille show incumbent left‑wing mayor Benoît Payan virtually tied with National Rally’s Franck Allisio, highlighting a major far‑right surge in France’s second‑largest city amid security concerns.
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).
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Frequently Asked Questions about Leftist, RN candidate virtually tied in first round of Marseille mayoral election, exit polls show
1Why is Marseille significant for the National Rally?
The National Rally is targeting Marseille as a test of its strength ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
