In Lyon, the suspense lasted all through the night. Around 3 AM, the final results came in: Grégory Doucet has been re-elected with 50.67% of the votes, compared to 49.33% for Jean-Michel Aulas. A difference of less than 3,000 votes, which confirms one thing: the battle was as tight as an OL-ASSE derby… without extra time.
Defeated but far from resigned, Jean-Michel Aulas quickly announced his intention to file an appeal, citing “irregularities” during the voting process. Without going into details for now, the former head of…
l’OL promises a solid case. This reaction certainly sparked responses, especially from Anaïs Belouassa-Cherifi, who strongly criticized this stance, calling for acceptance of defeat “with honor.”The Lyon Metropolis shifts to the right
Behind this victory lies a carefully crafted political strategy. Between the two rounds, Grégory Doucet sealed a “technical merger” with La France insoumise, a decisive choice to strengthen his electoral base. An alliance that his opponent labeled as a “deal of shame,” even refusing to debate during the interim. A risky bet… but evidently a winning one.
If Grégory Doucet keeps his seat at the Town Hall, but things aren't all rosy for the left. The Metropolis of Lyon, the true epicenter of local power, is shifting to the right led by Véronique Sarselli, an ally of Aulas. This political realignment could make governance a bit tricky in the coming years...