Left-wing candidate Emmanuel Grégoire tops first round of Paris mayoral race

Summary

• Emmanuel Grégoire is the leading candidate in the first round of voting.
• Former culture minister Rachida Dati trails behind Grégoire.
• The French left aims to maintain its influence in Paris after 25 years.

Key Facts

Fact	Value
Leading Candidate	Emmanuel Grégoire
Trailing Candidate	Rachida Dati
Election Date	March 15, 2026

Sources

• France 24: https://www.france24.com/en/france/20260315-left-wing-candidate-emmanuel-gregoire-tops-first-round-paris-mayoral-race-rachida-dati

Updates

Update at 07:25 UTC on 2026-03-16

Le Monde reported Rachida Dati, the conservative candidate for Paris mayor, trails Emmanuel Grégoire by more than 10 points in the first round.

Sources: Le Monde