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2027 presidential election: David Lisnard gains ground on the right

Starting November 10, 2026, polls place David Lisnard on the rise on the right ahead of the 2027 presidential election, while Bruno Retailleau's entourage urges him to run a more offensive campaign. The PS announced on November 11 that it would not support David Lisnard for the presidency of the AMF, denouncing his "populism" and his "increasingly rightward drift", and Catherine Vautrin called for a single candidate for the central bloc. On November 12, LR senator Alexandra Borchio-Fontimp rallied to David Lisnard, and two polls credit him with over 10% of voting intentions, ahead of Gabriel Attal and close to Édouard Philippe. Supporters of a right-and-center primary are mobilizing to force Édouard Philippe, while Bruno Retailleau unveiled his immigration program on November 13.

In brief

Ongoing story bringing together 111 events nationwide, followed from 23 October 2026 to 13 November 2026. 322 articles from 40 sources (politics); last updated on 13 November 2026 at 13:06.

David Lisnard
Photo Grégor Sauvagère · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Who is covering it, and from what angle

Method

34Left11 %

188Centre62 %

81Right27 %

303 articles of rated outlets · 19 unrated outside the bar · 40 sources (322 art.) · the three sides talk about it · outlets: left 6, centre 19, right 9

Angle comparison for the whole story

The three sides cover David Lisnard's polling rise, but the left focuses on campaign dynamics and PS criticism, the center on power struggles with Philippe and Glucksmann, and the right on the liberal dynamic and the right-wing primary.

Left

Highlights the polling surge and Lisnard's popularity, but also PS criticism over the AMF, doubts about its 100,000 members, and Retailleau's more offensive campaign.

Centre

Stresses the poll numbers, Lisnard's position behind Philippe and Glucksmann, the Philippe camp's concern, and the challenge to his AMF presidency.

Right

Stresses the upswing and Lisnard's popularity, his social media-born candidacy, the acceleration of the right-and-center primary, and internal support and criticism.

Written by an AI from headlines and extracts only of all events in the story · 13 Nov, 10h14

What is established

Method

Confirmed by several sources(4)

4
Patrick Sébastien says he will vote for David Lisnard, who is delighted.
4 independent sourcesBoulevard Voltaire, Le Parisien, Le Journal du Dimanche, BFMTV / RMC
4
Willy Sagnol announces his support for David Lisnard for the 2027 presidential election.
4 independent sourcesBFMTV / RMC, Ouest-France, Le Journal du Dimanche, La Dépêche du Midi, Midi Libre
3
David Lisnard promises a "commando government" and 200 billion in savings if elected.
3 independent sourcesSud Ouest, Europe 1, Valeurs actuelles
2
Centrist senator Bernard Delcros considers David Lisnard's dual candidacy for the presidency and the AMF "not sustainable in the long term" and asks him to "take his responsibilities".
2 independent sources20 Minutes, Public Sénat

Single source so far(6)

Voices on the right call for a single candidate; Gabriel Attal and David Lisnard say they are ready for a primary. (according to Le Monde)
Gérard Larcher warns that if no candidate imposes himself by the end of December, "there will need to be a surge at the beginning of the year". (according to L'Opinion)
On BFMTV on November 3, David Lisnard confirms his candidacy for the 2027 presidential election and claims to have obtained the 500 signatures. (according to Midi Libre)
David Lisnard invites Éric Ciotti to "separate from the RN". (according to Midi Libre)

Updates(10)

4 Nov, 19h3156 mayors lend their support to David Lisnard's candidacy for the presidency of the AMF.
4 Nov, 19h31New poll: David Lisnard ahead of Bruno Retailleau in the first round.
4 Nov, 14h22Patrick Sébastien says he will vote for David Lisnard; David Lisnard is delighted.
4 Nov, 14h22Willy Sagnol announces his support for David Lisnard for the 2027 presidential election.
4 Nov, 03h48Bruno Retailleau proposes three debates to Gabriel Attal, Édouard Philippe and David Lisnard.
4 Nov, 03h48David Lisnard puts his program at 200 billion in savings with a "commando government".
4 Nov, 00h22Bruno Retailleau considers a primary "early in the year".
4 Nov, 00h22Nouvelle Énergie claims 102,904 members as of November 1, beyond the 100,000 target.
4 Nov, 00h22Édouard Philippe rejects the primary and gives himself until February to impose himself.
1 Nov, 22h15Pressure mounts on Édouard Philippe for a right-and-center primary.

AI cross-check of the headlines and extracts of 60 articles (31 outlets) · “confirmed” = reported by at least two independent outlets · 5 Nov, 05h54

Background

Method

Context and reference points, separate from the story's news. Every item links to its source; updated on 4 Nov

Key terms

Association of Mayors of France: The Association of Mayors of France and Presidents of Intercommunalities (AMF) is an association under the 1901 law created in 1907 and recognized as a public utility in 1933; it has more than 34,000 members, mayors and presidents of intercommunalities. Wikipédia
Conflict of interest: Situation where a person or institution at the center of a decision sees their objectivity and neutrality called into question due to links of interest that oppose each other; this is then called an appearance of conflict of interest. Wikipédia

Timeline

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The activity

111 faits

Latest activity 3 hours ago

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31 Oct13 Nov

Affected departments

National

Reported toll

Amounts cited2 200 euros

Highest number recorded in 2 article(s), automatically extracted: please check sources.

2027 presidential election: David Lisnard gains ground on the right

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What is established

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