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French Presidential Election: who will announce a run in 2026?

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Elections·French Election

French Presidential Election: who will announce a run in 2026?

$71,140 Vol.

Apr 22, 2027
Polymarket

$71,140 Vol.

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$2,336 Vol.

65%

Jordan Bardella

$4,893 Vol.

9%

Michel Barnier

$306 Vol.

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$526 Vol.

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Élisabeth Borne

$320 Vol.

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Yaël Braun-Pivet

$622 Vol.

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Jean Castex

$671 Vol.

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Gérald Darmanin

$950 Vol.

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$2,530 Vol.

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François Bayrou

$553 Vol.

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Bernard Cazeneuve

$719 Vol.

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Carole Delga

$1,237 Vol.

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Olivier Faure

$2,087 Vol.

59%

François Hollande

$1,129 Vol.

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Manuel Bompard

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Mathilde Panot

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Dominique de Villepin

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The next French presidential election is currently expected to be held in April 2027. This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed individual publicly announces that they are running for President in the 2027 French presidential election by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. An announcement by the listed individual of their candidacy will be sufficient to trigger a "Yes" resolution, regardless of whether they actually formally file their candidacy, or whether they actually appear on the ballot. Statements that merely indicate the listed individual is considering a run, is expected to run, or is being discussed as a possible candidate will not be sufficient. The primary resolution source for this market will be official statements from the listed individual; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.**Recent announcements and positioning have shaped expectations for 2027 French presidential candidacies.** Marine Le Pen formally declared her bid in July 2026 after an appeals court reduced her ineligibility period, allowing her to lead Rassemblement National efforts despite the ongoing legal process. Raphaël Glucksmann entered the race on August 23 via a joint PS-Place Publique primary, drawing support from figures like Yannick Jadot. Earlier 2026 declarations include Jean-Luc Mélenchon, Gabriel Attal, Bruno Retailleau, and Édouard Philippe, with over two dozen candidates now confirmed across the spectrum. The crowded field, Macron’s term limit, and upcoming primaries or endorsements in late 2026 remain key variables for additional announcements before year-end.

The next French presidential election is currently expected to be held in April 2027.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed individual publicly announces that they are running for President in the 2027 French presidential election by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.

An announcement by the listed individual of their candidacy will be sufficient to trigger a "Yes" resolution, regardless of whether they actually formally file their candidacy, or whether they actually appear on the ballot.

Statements that merely indicate the listed individual is considering a run, is expected to run, or is being discussed as a possible candidate will not be sufficient.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official statements from the listed individual; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
Volume
$71,140
End Date
Apr 23, 2027
Market Opened
Apr 22, 2026, 6:23 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
The next French presidential election is currently expected to be held in April 2027. This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed individual publicly announces that they are running for President in the 2027 French presidential election by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. An announcement by the listed individual of their candidacy will be sufficient to trigger a "Yes" resolution, regardless of whether they actually formally file their candidacy, or whether they actually appear on the ballot. Statements that merely indicate the listed individual is considering a run, is expected to run, or is being discussed as a possible candidate will not be sufficient. The primary resolution source for this market will be official statements from the listed individual; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
The next French presidential election is currently expected to be held in April 2027. This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed individual publicly announces that they are running for President in the 2027 French presidential election by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. An announcement by the listed individual of their candidacy will be sufficient to trigger a "Yes" resolution, regardless of whether they actually formally file their candidacy, or whether they actually appear on the ballot. Statements that merely indicate the listed individual is considering a run, is expected to run, or is being discussed as a possible candidate will not be sufficient. The primary resolution source for this market will be official statements from the listed individual; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.**Recent announcements and positioning have shaped expectations for 2027 French presidential candidacies.** Marine Le Pen formally declared her bid in July 2026 after an appeals court reduced her ineligibility period, allowing her to lead Rassemblement National efforts despite the ongoing legal process. Raphaël Glucksmann entered the race on August 23 via a joint PS-Place Publique primary, drawing support from figures like Yannick Jadot. Earlier 2026 declarations include Jean-Luc Mélenchon, Gabriel Attal, Bruno Retailleau, and Édouard Philippe, with over two dozen candidates now confirmed across the spectrum. The crowded field, Macron’s term limit, and upcoming primaries or endorsements in late 2026 remain key variables for additional announcements before year-end.

The next French presidential election is currently expected to be held in April 2027.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed individual publicly announces that they are running for President in the 2027 French presidential election by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.

An announcement by the listed individual of their candidacy will be sufficient to trigger a "Yes" resolution, regardless of whether they actually formally file their candidacy, or whether they actually appear on the ballot.

Statements that merely indicate the listed individual is considering a run, is expected to run, or is being discussed as a possible candidate will not be sufficient.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official statements from the listed individual; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
Volume
$71,140
End Date
Apr 23, 2027
Market Opened
Apr 22, 2026, 6:23 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
The next French presidential election is currently expected to be held in April 2027. This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed individual publicly announces that they are running for President in the 2027 French presidential election by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. An announcement by the listed individual of their candidacy will be sufficient to trigger a "Yes" resolution, regardless of whether they actually formally file their candidacy, or whether they actually appear on the ballot. Statements that merely indicate the listed individual is considering a run, is expected to run, or is being discussed as a possible candidate will not be sufficient. The primary resolution source for this market will be official statements from the listed individual; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.

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"French Presidential Election: who will announce a run in 2026?" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 21 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Gabriel Attal" at 100%, followed by "Raphaël Glucksmann" at 100%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 100¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 100% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

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