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Barnier Secures LR Nomination in Paris By-Election as Dati Eyes Rival Bid

The move deepens friction within LR and sets the stage for a three-way contest with Renaissance’s Clara Chappaz in mid-October.

L’ancien premier ministre, Michel Barnier.
Rachida Dati et Michel Barnier.
Rachida Dati.
L’ex premier ministre a annoncé mardi 15 juillet 2025 son intention de briguer un siège de député à dans la législative partielle prévue dans la deuxième circonscription de Paris.

Overview

  • Michel Barnier has been officially confirmed as Les Républicains’ candidate in the Paris 2nd constituency by-election following Jean Laussucq’s annulment.
  • Culture Minister Rachida Dati is signalling her intention to seek the LR nomination, underscoring a rare internal clash between two party heavyweights.
  • Renaissance is poised to endorse Minister Clara Chappaz, setting up a three-way contest among centre-right factions.
  • The by-election to fill the seat vacated after the Conseil constitutionnel invalidated Laussucq’s 2024 win is slated for mid-October.
  • Control of the affluent central arrondissements could influence momentum for both the right-wing coalition and Macron’s camp ahead of the 2026 municipal and 2027 presidential races.