"Bally Bagayoko, who led a leftwing list uniting the radical left party, La France Insoumise (LFI), and the Communist party, pulled off a remarkable feat, decisively winning the second biggest city in the Paris (Ile-de-France) region in the first of two rounds."
"For the first time, Saint-Denis, which is home to 130 nationalities, has a mayor who reflects its community—a child of the city and the son of Malian immigrants."
"At a time when, nationally, the far right controls more towns and cities than ever before, the emergence of a new generation of politicians of colour should be hailed as a sign of a healthy democracy."
"From the moment his victory was declared, Bagayoko faced a backlash. He was accused on social media of saying in an election-night interview that he would make Saint-Denis a city of Black people."
Bally Bagayoko won the mayoral election in Saint-Denis, a city known for its social challenges and diversity. His victory is notable as he is the first mayor representing a population over 150,000 to avoid a runoff. Saint-Denis, home to 130 nationalities, now has a mayor who embodies its community, being the son of Malian immigrants. This election reflects a broader trend in the outskirts of Paris, where mayors of color are being elected, despite a national rise in far-right control.
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