Le Pen and Melenchon Set for Run-Off as France’s Political Divide Deepens, Poll Reveals

Poll shows Le Pen and Melenchon leading in all scenarios, raising concerns over extreme political battle in 2027 French election.

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October 12, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Paris, France — A new survey indicates that far-right leader Marine Le Pen and hard-left candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon are projected to face each other in a runoff for the 2027 French presidential election, regardless of the scenario analyzed.

The findings, released Monday, suggest that both candidates would advance to the second round against one another in all five tested situations, signaling a deepening polarization in the country’s political landscape.

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According to the poll, Melenchon, head of La France Insoumise, has strong support across various scenarios, positioning him as a top contender to challenge Le Pen, who leads the Rassemblement National. The results highlight growing concerns about a contest between opposing extremes in next year’s vote.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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