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Les Républicains Conclude Membership Surge Ahead of Leadership Vote

With over 109,000 members pending vetting, Bruno Retailleau and Laurent Wauquiez intensify campaigns for the May 17-18 election to lead the party's renewal.

Les adhérents des Républicains vont départager Laurent Wauquiez (à gauche) et Bruno Retailleau (à droite) pour la présidence du parti à partir du 17 mai.
Laurent Wauquiez à l’Assemblée nationale.
Bruno Retailleau (à gauche) et Laurent Wauquiez (à droite).
KAK 16/04/2025

Overview

  • Membership registration for Les Républicains closed on April 17 with over 109,000 members, more than doubling since February's 43,859.
  • The Haute autorité will now scrutinize the membership list to finalize the electoral roll ahead of the leadership vote on May 17-18.
  • Key regions such as Île-de-France and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes are expected to heavily influence the outcome of the election.
  • Bruno Retailleau and Laurent Wauquiez are actively broadening their appeal, with Retailleau even reaching out to Green and Communist officials to boost membership.
  • The leadership race is part of the party's effort to recover from its poor 2022 presidential performance and position itself for the 2027 elections.