Aliot was born in Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, to a family of ethnic French and Algerian Jewish[2] heritage, who had resided in Algeria (Pied-noir).

In order to take part in the run-off, a municipal list must cross the minimal threshold of 10% of the valid votes.

[13] During the 2012 presidential election, Aliot was the operational head of Marine Le Pen's campaign and one of her spokesmen.

One of his most notable trips was to Israel in December 2011 to meet local politicians and French citizens to establish links.

On 15 March, his list topped the first round with 35.65% of the vote, well ahead of the outgoing mayor, Jean-Marc Pujol (18.43%).

It would be the first time Marine Le Pen's party has won a city of more than 100,000 people.