Poll puts France's Le Pen in lead as presidential campaign kicks off

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France's far-right veteran candidate Marine Le Pen looks set to lead in the first round of elections next year, as the country's increasingly disillusioned voters seek real change, a poll of more than 13,000 voters has suggested.

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  • France's far-right veteran candidate Marine Le Pen looks set to lead in the first round of elections next year, as the country's increasingly disillusioned voters seek real change, a poll of more than 13,000 voters has suggested.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:59:09 UTC.

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