Marine Le Pen (Rassemblement National) wins the runoff of the 2027 French Presidential Election (runoff election day approximately May 11, 2027, confirmed by Conseil Constitutionnel or Reuters by May 13, 2027)
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Published on 23. October 2026
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Predicted for 11. May 2027
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Based on: Speculative
Polymarket shows Marine Le Pen at 46% to win the next French presidential election — with a significant margin over the next candidate (5 Polymarket Markets to Watch, October 2026). With Macron barred from a third term, the political center is highly fragmented. RN leads in virtually all national polls. The runoff is expected in May 2027. Calibrated exactly at Polymarket market price: 46%.
Data basis for this prediction
- Polymarket / ats.io: Le Pen gewinnt französische Präsidentschaftswahl — 46 % (Oktober 2026)
- IFOP: RN führt nationale Umfragen mit ~35 % im 1. Wahlgang (Oktober 2026)
- France Électorale: Wahltermine 2027 — 1. Wahlgang ca. 27. April, Stichwahl ca. 11. Mai 2027
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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