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Poll shows Bardella narrowly ahead in 2027 runoff

Filed: May 26, 2026 at 4:04 PM ET
Summary: A French poll projects far-right Bardella narrowly beating Édouard Philippe, with Mélenchon surging for 2027.
WHO: French voters (poll respondents); Bardella; Édouard Philippe; Mélenchon
WHAT: A poll projects Bardella narrowly winning a runoff against Édouard Philippe, with Mélenchon surging for 2027.
WHEN: May 26, 2026 at 9:47 AM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: The projection is based on poll results for the 2027 election runoff.
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