Laurent Degallaix

Laurent Degallaix is a French politician who has served as the Mayor of Valenciennes since 2012. A former member of the Radical Party and the Radical Movement, he joined the Horizons party in 2021. He previously served as a Member of Parliament for the 21st constituency of Nord from 2014 to 2017 and has held various local government roles, including President of the Valenciennes Métropole agglomeration community. In 2026, he faced legal challenges regarding his eligibility for office following a conviction for illegal interest-taking and witness tampering, though he has contested these rulings through legal appeals which have suspended his removal from office.