{
  "id": 13465642,
  "title": "Left-wing primary: more than half of registered voters have already voted, say organisers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/left-wing-primary-more-than-half-of-registered-voters-have-already",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T16:42:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euronews",
    "slug": "euronews",
    "url": "https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/10/left-wing-primary-more-than-half-of-registered-voters-have-already-voted-say-organisers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The French centre-left primary, held entirely online, has seen more than half of the 140,282 registered voters cast their ballots by midday on Saturday, according to organisers. This marks a significant milestone, as the voting process was initially disrupted by a cyberattack on the first day. At 7 p.m. on Friday, only 20,000 people had managed to vote. Turnout is seen as crucial in determining the success of the primary and the legitimacy the winning candidate will carry into the presidential race. The Socialist Party and Place publique, the party of MEP Raphaël Gluksmann, are considered favourites for the position. However, discussions are ongoing about potential alliances with other political forces, such as La France Insoumise, and disagreements over endorsing Insoumise candidates in subsequent rounds if the centre-left fails to qualify. Five candidates are currently vying for the position, including Raphaël Glucksmann, Ségolène Royal, Olivier Faure, Jérôme Guedj, and Emmanuel Maurel. The primary's success is also dependent on a high turnout, with some analysts suggesting that at least 80% participation would be necessary. However, simply achieving high turnout alone may not be enough to generate momentum. To truly make an impact, Glucksmann would need to win by a wide margin in the first round. The campaign has faced several controversies, including the exclusion of Socialist MP Philippe Brun and heated exchanges during debates. Additionally, a €15 fee for non-members and a reduced fee of €10 for those on lower incomes has drawn criticism, with some arguing it could favour Glucksmann's supporters who are perceived as more affluent. The primary's result was initially expected on Saturday evening but has been extended until Sunday at 6 p.m.",
  "summary": "Some 140,000 voters are choosing between five rivals for the Socialist nomination, hoping to influence France's 2027 presidential election; after a cyberattack, voting now runs until Sunday 6pm.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}