Toulouse: Candidate Attacked During Municipal Election Campaign – February 2, 2026
An aide to Toulouse mayoral candidate Jean-Luc Moudenc, Alexandra Leuliette, was reportedly struck in the face while distributing campaign materials on Sunday, February 1st. The incident occurred at the Saint-Aubin market in Toulouse, and was witnessed by physician and writer Baptiste Beaulieu, who subsequently intervened.
Assault on the Campaign Trail
Baptiste Beaulieu described the scene as “lunar” in an Instagram post reported by Le Parisien. According to Beaulieu, a man approached Leuliette, took a campaign tract, discarded it, and then “BAM. He hit her. A punch like that, out of nowhere.” Beaulieu stated the assailant then simply walked away.
Leuliette recounted to La Dépêche that she was offering tracts stating “Jean-Luc Moudenc for the municipal elections in Toulouse” when a man snatched one, tore it up, and then struck her in the shoulder.
Intervention and Aftermath
Beauliueu confronted the man, who reportedly shrugged and smiled. Beaulieu then responded with what he jokingly referred to as a “high kick norvégien du destin de la mort qui tue” – a kick to the man’s rear. He later posted a picture of his boots, noting they were “scuffed, well deserved!”
Beauliueu emphasized that physical violence is unacceptable in response to political disagreement, stating, “One does not hit someone in the street because one does not agree with the political personality they support.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Alexandra Leuliette?
Alexandra Leuliette was struck in the shoulder by a man while distributing campaign tracts for Jean-Luc Moudenc.
Who witnessed the assault?
Baptiste Beaulieu, a physician and writer, witnessed the assault and intervened.
How did Baptiste Beaulieu respond?
Baptiste Beaulieu confronted the assailant and then kicked him in the rear, describing the kick as a “high kick norvégien du destin de la mort qui tue.”
As municipal elections approach in Toulouse, it remains to be seen if this incident will influence voter sentiment or campaign strategies. Further developments could include a police investigation, or increased security measures at campaign events.