Singer Koxie, known for her 2006 hit “Garçon,” is joining Sarah Knafo’s list of candidates for the Paris municipal elections in 2026. The announcement marks a significant, and unexpected, foray into politics for the artist.
Knafo, who previously served as a key advisor to Éric Zemmour during his 2022 presidential campaign, is running under the banner of Reconquête, a right-wing political party. The addition of Koxie to her campaign team was reported by multiple French news outlets, including Le Bonbon and BFM.
Koxie, whose real name is Isabelle Koxie, had largely withdrawn from the public eye in recent years. Purepeople reported that the 48-year-old artist has been retired for several years, making her decision to enter the political arena all the more surprising. She is described by Le Parisien as a delegate coming from Grenoble.
The move has been described as “unusual” by ENTREVUE.FR, given Koxie’s background as a pop musician and her extended absence from the entertainment industry. Details regarding Koxie’s specific role within the campaign have not yet been released.
The Paris municipal elections are scheduled for 2026, and Knafo is positioning her campaign as a challenge to the current political landscape. The inclusion of a well-known figure like Koxie is likely intended to broaden her appeal and attract voters outside of the traditional right-wing base.
Meanwhile, flooding in Bordeaux caused by the overflowing Garonne River following Storm Pedro is presenting a separate challenge for French authorities, according to reports from ecostylia.com.
