Villeneuve-Saint-Georges Faces Tight Runoff as Right and Left Push for Unity

The municipal election sees Louis Boyard (LFI) narrowly lead Kristell Niasme (LR), with both camps vying for alliances ahead of the decisive second round.

Louis Boyard of La France Insoumise (LFI) leads the first round with 24.89% of the vote, closely followed by Kristell Niasme of Les Républicains (22.70%).
The fragmented left and right blocs are working to consolidate their respective bases, with potential alliances critical for the February 2 runoff.
On the left, Boyard seeks to unite with the PCF-EELV-PS coalition led by Daniel Henry, which secured 20.70% of the vote, though disagreements over candidates and strategy persist.
On the right, Niasme is negotiating with Philippe Gaudin (15.54%) and Éric Colson (13.61%) to form a unified front against the left.
The election outcome holds significant stakes for Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, a city grappling with poverty, high unemployment, and governance challenges under the outgoing administration.