Incumbent presidential candidate Nicolas Sarkozy had long trailed in the polls, but he waged a hard campaign until the end. The electorate ultimately opted for Socialist challenger Francois Hollande.
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Incumbent presidential candidate Nicolas Sarkozy had long trailed in the polls, but he waged a hard campaign until the end. The electorate ultimately opted for Socialist challenger Francois Hollande.