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Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire Wins Paris Mayorship

Published March 23, 2026, 07:24
Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire Wins Paris Mayorship

Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire has been elected Mayor of Paris, defeating right-wing candidate Rachida Dati with 50-53% of the vote. Grégoire’s victory marks the continuation of socialist dominance in Paris for a quarter of a century. Dati secured 37-40% of the vote. Grégoire stated that Paris will be the “heart of resistance” against the rise of the right and far-right, ahead of the 2027 presidential elections. The win is seen as a preview of the presidential elections, with Grégoire emphasizing that the battle will be fierce. He chose to travel to City Hall on a Vélib bicycle, a symbol of socialist policy in the city.