A recent survey by YouGov, commissioned by the Huffington Post and published on September 6, 2026, reveals that 40% of French citizens support a primary election to allow the right and center political groups to choose a single candidate for the 2027 presidential election. Another 40% of respondents back a similar primary organized by the Socialist Party and the left-wing group Place publique. Meanwhile, 32% of those surveyed oppose such a vote, and 27% were unsure or did not express an opinion. The survey also found that 70% of people who support the idea of selecting a single candidate for the presidency say they are close to the current presidential camp, which is currently led by President Macron. Interestingly, 67% of supporters of the Republicans—whose candidate, Bruno Retailleau, has already been chosen—also favor a prior primary. Additionally, 59% of left-wing supporters expressed support for a primary among the right and center parties, showing a surprising level of cross-spectrum interest in the idea. The Socialist Party and Place publique are set to hold an open primary from October 9 to 17, 2026. This primary will be open to both party members and non-members, though participants must pay a fee of 10 to 15 euros to vote. Among the candidates vying for the Socialist Party’s nomination are Raphaël Glucksmann, Olivier Faure, Philippe Brun, Jérôme Guedj, Ségolène Royal, Emmanuel Maurel, and Frédéric Verdier. According to the survey, only 12% of the general French population intend to take part in this primary, while about 23% of left-wing supporters are ready to vote. The survey was conducted online between August 31 and September 3, 2026, and involved 1,039 participants who were representative of the French population aged 18 and over. The findings highlight a growing interest in primary elections across the political spectrum, even among those who do not traditionally support the participating parties.