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Could a surprise alliance win Paris mayoral race for Dati? © France 24

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Issued on: 17/03/2026 - 14:39

The Paris mayoral race is set to be decided in a second round of voting on Sunday. The first round saw the candidate for the right, Rachida Dati, trailing behind left wing candidate Emmanuel Gregoire, but shifting alliances among the parties ahead of the runoff might prove pivotal.