Municipal elections

Municipal Elections 2026: Newly Elected Mayors Could Serva a 7-Year Term

Typically, mayors are elected for a six-year term. However, those elected in the upcoming 2026 municipal elections might end up staying in office for seven years. Here's why.

Paris Municipal Elections 2026: Meet the Candidate Elected to Lead the 9th Arrondissement

Residents of the 9th district headed to the polls to elect their mayor in the second round of the 2026 municipal elections. Here are the results of the vote—find out who will be leading the 9th arrondissement.

Paris City Center: Results of the Second Round of the 2026 Municipal Elections

The results of the second round of the 2026 municipal elections in Paris Centre have been announced since Sunday, March 22. In the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th districts of Paris, the vote has revealed the leading lists, the elected representatives, and the new political balances shaped by the ballot.

Results of the second round of the 2026 Paris municipal elections in the 6th district

The results of the second round of the 2026 municipal elections in the 6th arrondissement of Paris have been announced as of Sunday, March 22. Leading lists, vote shares, and the new political balance: here’s what you need to know about the Paris 6th’s elections for the City Council and arrondissement council seats.

Paris Municipal Elections 2026: Who Are the Candidates Running in the 17th District?

Learn about the candidates from various political parties running in the 17th arrondissement of Paris for the upcoming 2026 municipal elections, scheduled for March 15 and 22.

Paris Municipal Elections 2026: Who Are the Candidates Running in the 18th District?

Who are the candidates vying for the 18th arrondissement in Paris for the upcoming 2026 municipal elections? The votes will take place on March 15 and 22.

Municipal Elections 2026 in Paris: What Are the Candidates’ Positions on Education, and Who Supports Which Vision?

Education remains a key issue ahead of the 2026 municipal elections in Paris (March 15 and 22). School facilities, after-school programs, and education policies: here are the candidates’ proposals for the city’s future.

Municipal Elections 2026 in Paris: What Are the Candidates’ Housing Proposals and Where Do They Stand?

Housing is a key issue in the 2026 Paris municipal elections (March 15 and 22). Access to affordable housing, social housing, rent prices, and urban planning are at the center of candidates’ manifestos. Here’s a look at their proposals.

Paris Municipal Elections 2026: What Are the Candidates’ Stances on Security? Who Says What?

Security stands front and center in Paris’s upcoming municipal campaign for the March 15 and 22, 2026 elections. From police presence and surveillance cameras to community outreach and staffing levels — here are the main candidates’ proposals. Who’s promising what? Here’s a quick overview.

Municipal Elections 2026 in Paris: Candidates’ Plans for Mobility & Traffic

What are the plans of the seven leading candidates for Paris mayoralty regarding mobility and traffic? Find out who’s proposing what ahead of the 2026 Paris municipal elections.

Municipal Elections 2026 in Paris: What are the candidates proposing on the environment, and where do they stand?

On March 15 and 22, 2026, Parisians will head to the polls for the municipal elections. Several key issues and themes will be on the agenda, with environmental concerns taking center stage. To help you navigate the candidates' positions, here’s a comparative summary of their proposals on this vital topic. So, who stands where? We’ve got all the details!

Municipal Elections: Is There a Limit on How Many Terms Mayors in France Can Serve?

French voters will head to the polls to choose their new mayors in March 2026. Some incumbents are already eyeing a second or even third term. But is there a cap on how many times someone can serve as mayor?

Municipal Elections 2026: How Are Seats Allocated in the Paris District Council and City Council?

As the upcoming municipal elections draw near on March 15 and 22, 2026, the new voting system introduced by the August 11, 2025 law is set to shake things up. Parisians will now cast two ballots: one for their local arrondissement council and another for the Paris city council. This change in the electoral method also impacts how seats are allocated within the Paris council... How are they assigned now? Here's what you need to know!

Municipal Elections 2026: Why Was the Voting System Changed?

The electoral system for municipal elections in Paris, Lyon, and Marseille will change starting in 2026, following the passage of a law championed by Deputy Sylvain Maillard and approved by the Constitutional Council in summer 2025. But what’s the reason behind this? Here’s what you need to know.

Paris: Anne Hidalgo announces she will not seek a 3rd term as mayor

Anne Hidalgo, mayor of Paris since 2014, confirms in an interview with Le Monde that she will not be standing in the 2026 municipal elections. She wishes to step down after two terms and invest in new projects, while completing the transformations undertaken in the capital, particularly in the face of climate disruption.