On Sunday, October 11, 2026, Raphaël Glucksmann won the social‑democratic left’s presidential primary, capturing the party’s nomination for the upcoming presidential election.
Glucksmann received 66.17 percent of the vote, amounting to 79,613 ballots out of a total of 120,787 voters who participated in the contest.
He is a European Member of Parliament and the candidate who emerged victorious from the social‑democratic left primary, positioning himself as the party’s standard‑bearer for the presidency.
Jordan Bardella, president of the National Rally, took to X to denounce the act, describing it as unacceptable violence and expressing his support for Glucksmann.
Following his victory, Glucksmann went to a bar in the city’s 20th arrondissement to celebrate with supporters.
As he was leaving the establishment and heading toward a taxi, an unidentified individual threw a bag of flour at him, striking the newly nominated candidate.
Despite the surprise, Glucksmann proceeded directly to a taxi, as shown in video footage that captured the moment.
Jordan Bardella, president of the National Rally, took to X to denounce the act, describing it as unacceptable violence and expressing his support for Glucksmann.
Bardella stated, "There is no minor aggression, no physical harm that is trivial," emphasizing that any physical act against a politician should be taken seriously.
He also called the flour‑bombing "unacceptable violence," reinforcing his condemnation of the incident.
Several other French politicians have been subjected to similar flour‑bombing incidents in previous years, showing that this form of protest is not unprecedented.
Olivier Faure, the other main contender, secured 14.46 percent of the vote, which corresponded to 17,398 ballots.
The episode remains a notable moment in the campaign, highlighting the heightened tensions surrounding the presidential race as the candidates move forward.