# Bardella Leads as Race Tightens

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Podcast: [Europe News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/europe-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7498547)
Published: 2026-05-26T18:41:28+00:00
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The French presidential race is heating up as far-right candidate Jordan Bardella surges ahead in polls, leaving Jean-Luc Mélenchon and Edouard Philippe locked in a fierce battle for second place — setting the stage for a brutal runoff against Bardella’s dominant National Rally. With the election just a year away, every move counts as candidates scramble to reshape their messages and win over wavering voters in a rapidly shifting political landscape. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a89dc13bd8adcbc4

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