Glucksmann wins French center-left primary with about 66%

Raphaël Glucksmann won the first round of the French center-left’s presidential primary, taking about 66% of the vote in a contest that organizers said drew more than 120,000 participants. The result positions the Place Publique leader as the candidate backed by the primary’s organizers for the 2027 presidential election, though the vote does not settle broader questions about cooperation among France’s left-wing parties. Organizers reported Glucksmann received 66.13% of the vote, while other reports of their announcement gave 66.17%. The accounts put participation at just over 120,000, with one reporting 120,787 voters. Socialist Party leader Olivier Faure finished second with about 14.5%, followed by former presidential candidate Ségolène Royal with about 7.6%. Jérôme Guedj and Emmanuel Maurel each received close to 6%. The primary was open to members of the participating parties and to unaffiliated French voters who registered for a €15 fee, according to one account. Organizers reported turnout of 86%. Voting began Friday and was extended until 6 p.m. Sunday after a cyberattack reportedly slowed the process.