Six contenders confirmed for the French left-wing primary ahead of the 2027 presidential race
Four Socialist Party members have secured the required endorsements, joining two leaders of other left-wing parties to make six candidates for the upcoming primary scheduled for early and mid-October.
Four members of the Socialist Party - Olivier Faure, Ségolène Royal, Philippe Brun and Jérôme Guedj - have declared that they have gathered the required endorsements to enter the left-wing primary for the 2027 French presidential election. Their candidacies raise the field to six competitors, adding Raphaël Glucksmann and Emmanuel Maurel, who lead two other leftist parties. The primary is slated for two voting rounds on 9-10 October and 16-17 October.
Other left-wing figures such as former president François Hollande and Saint-Ouen mayor Karim Bouamrane have chosen not to run. The article also notes Marine Tondelier's support for the broader social movement of the Gilets Jaunes and comments from various politicians on potential street protests over the cost of living.
Why it matters
The confirmed lineup shapes the left's strategy and voter choices ahead of France's 2027 presidential election.
How this story developed
- Aug 27 Marine Le Pen assures French entrepreneurs her policies pose no threat ahead of debate
- Sep 3 A Medef‑organized debate with seven presidential hopefuls was held at Roland‑Garros.
- Sep 6 Marine Le Pen addressed business leaders at the MEDEF gathering.
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