2026 Municipals: RN Seeks Western Conquests

A 25-year-old mayor was elected in the Sarthe sub-prefecture, replacing a Socialist-held municipality after 37 years. The election signifies ambitions for the Rassemblement National (RN) to gain influence in the West of France. This shift in local power highlights the RN’s strategic goals in that region.

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