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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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· Last updated: March 15, 2026

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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.

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(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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The National Rally is targeting Marseille as a test of its strength ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

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

Leftist and National Rally Candidates Nearly Even in Marseille Mayoral Race

Marseille Mayoral Election Results and Political Implications

First Round Results: A Virtual Tie

National Rally's Strategic Focus on Marseille

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