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Benoît Payan Re-Elected Mayor Of Marseille In Tight Race Against Nationalist Challenger
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Benoit Payan has been re-elected mayor of Marseille in a very tight vote, defeating the Rassemblement National candidate with only 10 points to spare. The incumbent celebrated his victory on Vieux-Port as he secured enough votes from LFI and other left-wing parties that were absent or split during previous elections elsewhere France's largest city.
Key Points
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1Benoit Payan has been elected mayor of Marseille for the second term in a very tight election on March 23.
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2Payan defeated his main opponent from Rassemblement National, securing victory without support from La France Insoumise (LFI).
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3The incumbent Mayor celebrated winning by large margins against extreme right-wing candidates during celebrations at Vieux-Port de Marseille.
Developments
Mar 23, 09:54
Benoît Payan is elected mayor of Marseille in a very tight election.
Perspectives
Benoit Payan was elected mayor of Marseille in a very tight election.
— [Mar 23, 09:54] Benoît Paya rée_lu à Marsei_ dans un scrutin tre_s serre (Francetvinfo.fr)Benoit Payan celebrated his victory on the Old Port of Marseille.
— [Mar 23, 07:29] Municipales 2026 : Benoît Paya ce_lebre sa victoire sur le Vieux-Port de Marsei (Bfmtv)'Benoit Payan made a winning bet.' The outgoing mayor savored his victory.
— [Mar 23, 04:15] Municipales 2_6 à Marseille : ' Benoît Paya fait un pari gagnant '... Le maire sort_a savaure sa victoire (20minutes.fr)'The outgoing mayor of the city arranges victory against Rassemblement national.'
— [Mar 23, 01:39] Re_sultats municipaes à Marseille : le mai_e sor_ta Benoît Paya ar_rahe la victoire face au Rasmembement nationai (Ouest-france.fr)'The outgoing mayor of the city beats extreme right without LFI votes.'
— [Mar 2_0, _9:58] Municipales à Marseille : le mai_e sor_ta Benoît Paya bat lar_gement l'extre_droite sans les voix de LF (Lemonde.fr)