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Marine Le Pen Leads Dramatic Poll Ahead of French Presidential Election

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 4 hours ago

What happened

A July 2026 Ifop poll shows Marine Le Pen leading the first round of the French presidential election with 36%, and projected to defeat all major rivals in the second round, posing a significant challenge to Emmanuel Macron.

  • 01Marine Le Pen leads the first round with 36% in a July 2026 Ifop poll.
  • 02Le Pen's support rose by four percentage points in two weeks.
  • 03She is projected to beat Edouard Philippe, Gabriel Attal, and Jean-Luc Mélenchon in the second round.
  • 04Ifop warns second-round forecasts may change due to political shifts.
  • 05The poll reflects a strong "announcement effect" boosting Le Pen's candidacy.

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Emmanuel Macron
OrganizationsIfop, LCI, Le Figaro
PlacesFrance, Paris

Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

MaarivCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Marine Le Pen Leads Dramatic Poll Ahead of French Presidential Election
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago
Marine Le Pen Leads French Presidential Race in All Scenarios, Poll Shows
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew4 hours ago
Marine Le Pen Leads French Presidential Race in Every Scenario, Poll Shows

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