France’s 2027 presidential election, set for April 18 and May 2 under the two-round system, features a crowded field of more than two dozen declared candidates vying to replace term-limited incumbent Emmanuel Macron. Marine Le Pen of Rassemblement National leads first-round polling at 34-37 percent despite an ongoing Court of Cassation appeal over prior convictions that could affect eligibility. Jean-Luc Mélenchon, Raphaël Glucksmann—who secured the left primary in October—and centrists Édouard Philippe and Gabriel Attal compete for the second runoff spot amid recent unrest, localized curfews, and antisemitism allegations within Le Pen’s party. Official ballot access requires 500 parrainages from elected officials, with the Constitutional Council finalizing the list in early 2027; additional declarations and withdrawals remain possible before then.