Ludovic Dati will be the new leader of the Republican Party of France. Dati announced his candidacy in a letter to the party's members.
He is the first member of the party to run for the presidency. The other members of the group have not yet announced their candidacy. The election will take place on January 31, 2026. The winner will be announced on February 1, 2027. The party will hold a convention to elect a new leader. The vote will be open to all party members, not just the party members.