# Glucksmann wins French center-left primary

> The MEP secures Socialist Party backing for next year's presidential race with over 66% of the vote.
- Title: Glucksmann wins French center-left primary · POLITICO
- Summary: The MEP secures Socialist Party backing for next year's presidential race with over 66% of the vote. Raphaël Glucksmann won France's center-left primary with…
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- Source: POLITICO — https://politico.eu/article/raphael-glucksmann-wins-french-center-left-primary-2027-presidential-candidate
- Published: 2026-10-11T18:11:52+00:00
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## Glucksmann wins center-left primary
Raphaël Glucksmann, a member of the European Parliament, won France's center-left primary on Sunday with over 66% of votes, beating Socialist Party leader Olivier Faure and three other candidates in the first round.
## Glucksmann secures Socialist backing
The leader of Place Publique now has access to Socialist Party funds and a broader base for his candidacy ahead of next year's presidential election. More than 120,000 people voted Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

> This result expresses something strong: that a left that is faithful to its values can unite, govern and win.
## Glucksmann faces Mélenchon challenge
Glucksmann now confronts a greater challenge: beating far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon of France Unbowed, who is surging in polls with 14% to 17% support compared to 11% for Glucksmann.
## Key takeaway

Raphaël Glucksmann won France's center-left primary with over 66% of votes, securing Socialist Party support for the 2027 presidential election.