Poll shows Mélenchon in contention for French run-off
By The BriefBrief
Eight months before France’s 2027 presidential election, Jean-Luc Mélenchon is surging in the polls and could reach the run-off. The left is described as split between his bid and an alternative championed by Raphaël Glucksmann.
WHO:Jean-Luc Mélenchon; Raphaël Glucksmann
WHAT:A poll indicates Jean-Luc Mélenchon could reach the presidential run-off, while the left is split between his bid and Raphaël Glucksmann’s alternative.
WHEN:Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 8:45 AM ET
WHERE:France
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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