https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/le-pen-and-melenchon-ahead-in-2027-french-presidential-race-poll-showsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/le-pen-and-melenchon-ahead-in-2027-french-presidential-race-poll-showshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/le-pen-and-melenchon-ahead-in-2027-french-presidential-race-poll-shows#u199581Fri, 13 Nov 2026 23:57:06 +0000Marine Le Pen and Jean-Luc Melenchon lead the field for France's 2027 presidential election, according to a poll cited by Reuters. Voters appear to be gravitating toward the far right and far left rather than centrist options. Some voters want alternatives to that matchup, with judo champion Teddy Riner in the race and Christine Lagarde considered less likely to run. The poll suggests a polarized contest unless centrist candidates gain ground before the election.Why it mattersFrance's 2027 presidential election is approaching as political pressure builds from recent protests and soci