Multiple candidates have already declared runs ahead of the April 2027 French presidential election, with more than 30 names confirmed by early October 2026 across left, center, and right blocs. Gabriel Attal formalized his bid for Renaissance in May, Bruno Retailleau launched for Les Républicains earlier in the year, and Jean-Luc Mélenchon confirmed for La France Insoumise in May. A social-democratic primary among Olivier Faure, Raphaël Glucksmann, and others is underway on October 9–10, with results expected shortly, while a separate United Left primary follows on October 11. Marine Le Pen leads early polling for Rassemblement National but faces ongoing legal constraints. François Hollande has signaled a decision by December, and other figures may still enter before year-end, subject to securing 500 sponsorships and navigating party dynamics or court rulings.