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Left Primary: Voting Extended to Sunday After Cyberattack

A cyberattack disrupted the voting platform of the left primary, extending the voting period until Sunday evening.

10 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The left primary in France has been affected by a cyberattack that disrupted the voting process. According to the organizing commission, a massive and fictitious influx of connections blocked access to the platform, prompting the organizers to extend the voting until Sunday at 6 PM.

The organizers clarified that this cyberattack did not interrupt the voting, ensuring the integrity of the ballots. By 7 PM on Friday, approximately 20,000 voters had participated out of a total of 140,000 registered.

The vote, which involves five candidates vying to become the Socialist candidate for the presidential election, is scheduled to take place throughout the weekend. The influx of connections has been described by the commission president, Patrick Mennucci, as originating from an organized group rather than an isolated individual.

A complaint has been filed in relation to this cyberattack. The organizers have taken steps to ensure that the voting could continue despite the difficulties encountered.

The left primary aims to select the candidate of the Socialist Party for the presidential election. The results of this first round are expected on Sunday evening, following a consultation that faced technical difficulties.

This online voting is intended for voters who must choose among the candidates, including frontrunner MEP Raphaël Glucksmann and the party leader. Despite the complications, the organizers are committed to maintaining the transparency and security of the vote.

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