Villeneuve-Saint-Georges Election Intensifies as Political Divisions Deepen

The second round of the mayoral race sees Louis Boyard (LFI) leading a fractured left while right-wing leaders unite against him.

Louis Boyard, the LFI candidate, leads after the first round with 24.89% of the vote, narrowly ahead of LR's Kristell Niasme at 22.70%.
Attempts to unite the left failed as Daniel Henry's PCF-PS-EELV list withdrew but criticized Boyard's refusal to form an equitable coalition.
The outgoing mayor, Philippe Gaudin (DVD), whose Nazi salute last year triggered this election, remains a controversial third candidate.
National right-wing figures, including Jordan Bardella (RN) and Laurent Wauquiez (LR), have called for voters to block Boyard, citing ideological concerns.
Turnout in the first round was low, with only 33% of the electorate voting in this commune of 35,000 residents, leaving the outcome uncertain.