**French presidential candidates for the April 2027 election have declared candidacies steadily throughout 2026, with major parties completing internal selections by mid-October.** Jean-Luc Mélenchon announced for La France insoumise in May, Gabriel Attal for Renaissance in May, Bruno Retailleau secured Les Républicains’ backing in April, Marine Le Pen confirmed for Rassemblement National in July, and Éric Zemmour declared in September. Raphaël Glucksmann emerged as the social-democratic left’s candidate after winning the “Choisir 2027” primary on October 11 with over 66% of votes. Édouard Philippe had declared earlier for Horizons. With Emmanuel Macron barred from a third consecutive term and the 500-parrainages threshold due in March 2027, remaining trader focus centers on any late center or right announcements before year-end and the legal status of appeals affecting eligibility.