- 2027 French Presidential Election: Knafo or Zemmour for Reconquête?5¢5%
Éric Zemmour’s September 2026 declaration of candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election, combined with Sarah Knafo’s repeated public statements identifying him as Reconquête’s natural candidate, has produced the current trader consensus reflected in the 95.2% implied probability. As party founder and president with a prior national campaign, Zemmour maintains institutional control and visibility on core issues such as immigration and national identity. Knafo, an MEP and vice-president, has focused on economic messaging and program-building while consistently ruling herself out. Remaining uncertainty stems from possible late shifts in party strategy, health developments, or unexpected internal challenges before the candidate list is finalized by the Conseil constitutionnel in early 2027.
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 Éric Zemmour and Sarah Knafo officially runs as a candidate representing Reconquête in the 2027 French presidential election. If Éric Zemmour runs as the Reconquête candidate, this market will resolve to “Zemmour”. If Sarah Knafo runs as the Reconquête candidate, this market will resolve to “Knafo”. If neither runs as the Reconquête candidate, this market will resolve 50-50. To count for resolution, the individual must be included on the official candidate list for the first round published by the French Constitutional Council, and must be the presidential candidate designated or endorsed by Reconquête. If Reconquête does not field a presidential candidate, or fields a candidate other than Éric Zemmour or Sarah Knafo, this market will resolve 50-50. 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 50-50. The primary resolution source for this market will be the official candidate list published by the French Constitutional Council and official information from Reconquête; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.