Antoine Darbois Maintains Candidacy in Clermont-Ferrand Mayoral Race, Despite Alliance Against Him

Antoine Darbois, the candidate for the Rassemblement National (RN) in the upcoming mayoral election in Clermont-Ferrand, has confirmed he will proceed to the second round despite a strategic alliance formed against him. This decision follows an unsuccessful attempt to garner support from Julien Bony, whose list secured the most votes in the first round.

First Round Results and Strategic Alliance

Darbois’s list received 11.29% of the votes in the first round of the municipal elections, placing him in fourth position Radio Scoop. Following this result, he proposed a “rapprochement” and a “fusion technique” with Julien Bony, hoping to create a stronger front against the alliance between Marianne Maximi (La France Insoumise – LFI) and Olivier Bianchi (Parti Socialiste – PS) Radio Scoop.

Darbois’s Decision to Continue

Bony rejected Darbois’s proposal, leading the RN candidate to announce his decision to maintain his candidacy for the second round on March 17, 2026 Radio Scoop and La Montagne. Darbois expressed his belief that the outcome is largely predetermined, anticipating a re-election of Olivier Bianchi due to the alliance with LFI Radio Scoop.

Campaign Priorities

Antoine Darbois initially presented five key priorities for his campaign, focusing on “remettre de l’ordre” (restoring order) in the city Actu. These priorities include a strong focus on security, specifically combating drug trafficking and addressing concerns related to immigration Actu. He proposed implementing 24/7 brigades to address these issues Actu. He similarly aims to address the financial management of the city and the Métropole Actu.

Second Round Outlook

The second round will now be a three-way contest between Julien Bony, Olivier Bianchi and Antoine Darbois Radio Scoop. Darbois intends to participate in the opposition and seek representation on the council Radio Scoop.