- Will Édouard Philippe, but not Gabriel Attal, be on the ballot for the 2027 French presidential election?65¢65%
- Will Gabriel Attal, but not Édouard Philippe, be on the ballot for the 2027 French presidential election?15¢15%
- Will neither Gabriel Attal nor Édouard Philippe be on the ballot for the 2027 French presidential election?9¢9%
- Will both Gabriel Attal and Édouard Philippe be on the ballot for the 2027 French presidential election?7¢7%
Édouard Philippe holds a commanding lead in trader pricing for the 2027 French presidential contest against Gabriel Attal, driven by consistent polling advantages within the fragmented centrist bloc. Recent surveys, including OpinionWay and Odoxa fieldwork in October 2026, show Philippe drawing 12-17% as the sole or leading centrist candidate, often positioning him to contest a runoff against Marine Le Pen, while Attal trails at 5-11% and struggles to consolidate Renaissance and Macron-aligned support. Persistent infighting between the two former prime ministers, including competing policy announcements and differing views on a broad rassemblement mechanism, has amplified voter fatigue with the Macron era and boosted extremes on both flanks. Philippe’s stronger image ratings and experience as mayor of Le Havre and earlier prime minister underpin his edge, though the first-round vote on April 18, 2027, remains distant and subject to shifts from ongoing budget debates and economic pressures.
Rules
The next French presidential election is currently expected to be held in April 2027. Prior to the election, the French Constitutional Council is expected to publish the official list of candidates to be included on the ballot for the first round of this election. This market will resolve according to which of Gabriel Attal and Édouard Philippe are included on the official candidate list for the first round of the 2027 French presidential election. If Gabriel Attal is included and Édouard Philippe is not, this market will resolve to “Gabriel Attal”. If Édouard Philippe is included and Gabriel Attal is not, this market will resolve to “Édouard Philippe”. If both are included, this market will resolve to “Both”. If neither is included, this market will resolve to “Neither”. If no such candidate list is published prior to the election, this market will resolve based on which candidates actually appear on the ballot when the election takes place. If no list is published and the specified election does not take place by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Neither”. The primary resolution source for this market will be the official candidate list published by the French Constitutional Council; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.