Municipales 2026. Jean-Michel Aulas Officially Announces His Candidacy for the City Hall in a Letter to Lyonnais

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The announcement by the former CEO of OL of his candidacy for the city hall of Lyon does not unleash the passions. Lyonnais met this morning in a market do not have any illusions.

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In a letter to the "Lyonnaises et Lyonnais" published this Thursday, 25 September, the ex-leader of the OL officialised his intention to present himself to the municipalities of March 2026.

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In a letter addressed to Lyonnaises and Lyonnais, the former President of OL announced on Thursday 25 September his candidacy for the next municipal elections in his heart town.

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After months of noise and rumours, Jean-Michel Aulas (later officially) launched the race for Lyon City Hall. The former OL president addressed Lyonnais in a letter published this Thursday morning. He launched his group "Cœur Lyonnais", which will already be represented on the city council on Thursday.

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On this day's municipal council, the 76-year-old businessman, supported by the right and centre, finally announced that he was targeting Lyon City Hall in March.

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Jean-Michel Aulas, a declared candidate for the Lyon city hall, will take his first steps in politics. For several months, the former CEO of Olympique Lyonnais had raised doubts about a possible candidacy for the next municipal elections. It is now official.