Barely had Teddy Riner announced his intention to run in the 2027 presidential election when he became the subject of two polls with contrasting results. According to an Ifop survey , 22% of French respondents said they might consider voting for the Olympic judo champion. But another study, conducted by CSA, revealed that 57% of those polled considered his candidacy a bad thing.
22% of French people could consider voting for Teddy Riner
Can Teddy Riner transform his sporting popularity into electoral support? According to an Ifop poll conducted for LCI and Sud Radio, published on Tuesday, 22% of French people surveyed say they could consider voting for the judoka in the 2027 presidential election. In detail, 4% say they could "certainly" vote for him and 18% "probably".
The survey was conducted on November 9 and 10 among 1,003 people representative of the adult French population, the day after Teddy Riner announced his intention to run for the Élysée Palace.
However, it's important not to confuse this result with voting intentions in the first round. Respondents were simply asked whether they might consider voting for Teddy Riner, without having to choose between several candidates. The 22% therefore represents potential voters and not a predicted presidential election result.
Another figure revealed by this survey: 70% of French people questioned said they had a favorable opinion of the multiple Olympic champion. However, this popularity does not automatically translate into support for his political ambitions.
57% of French people disapprove of his candidacy
A second poll, conducted by the CSA institute for CNews, Europe 1 and the Journal du dimanche , reveals significant reservations about the champion's entry into politics.
According to this study published on Tuesday, 57% of French people surveyed believe that Teddy Riner's candidacy for the presidential election is a "bad thing".
Specifically, 56% of men and 58% of women surveyed have a negative view of this initiative. Resistance is particularly strong among those over 35.
These results do not necessarily contradict those of Ifop. The two surveys ask different questions: one measures the possibility of a vote in favor of the judoka, while the other assesses the reception given to his decision to enter the presidential race.
Teddy Riner wants to unite people beyond political divides
The Olympic champion announced on Monday his intention to participate in the 2027 presidential election, with the stated ambition of uniting the French beyond traditional political divisions.
This announcement places the judoka among the personalities from the world of entertainment or sport who have displayed presidential ambitions, like the celebrities who have already considered conquering the Élysée Palace.
The two polls published on Tuesday reveal a difference between his personal popularity and the reception given to his presidential ambitions. While 70% of those surveyed by Ifop said they had a favorable opinion of him, 57% of respondents in the CSA survey judged his candidacy negatively.
To officially participate in the first round of the 2027 presidential election, Teddy Riner will notably have to gather the 500 nominations of elected officials required by the Constitution and electoral legislation.
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