Municipal elections 2026: your essential guide

Municipal Elections 2026: How to Register to Vote and Participate in the Ballot

On March 15 and 22, 2026, the French will go to the polls to elect their mayors. But before that, you need to be registered on the electoral roll. Here's how to do it.

Municipal Elections 2026: Everything You Need to Know to Help Count the Votes at Your Polling Station

French voters will head to the polls on March 15 and 22, 2026, to choose their next mayors. Beyond poll workers—whose numbers are dwindling—each voting station also needs citizens to be present for the ballot counting that takes place on election night.

Municipal Elections 2026: How to Vote if You Work on Sundays

While the majority of French people are off work on election Sundays, others work, but are still able to vote. A law provides for an exemption in this situation, in order to ensure employees' right to vote.

Municipal Elections 2026: Can You Bring a Child or a Dog to the Polling Station?

Sunday is often a day spent with the family. It's hard to leave them behind when you have to go away, especially to vote on Sundays. Can you go to the polling station with children or a pet? We take a look.

Municipal Elections 2026: How to Vote by Proxy This March?

French voters will head to the polls on March 15 and 22, 2026, for the upcoming municipal elections. But what if you’re unable to get to your polling station on those days? Here’s how to issue a proxy so you can still cast your vote.

Municipal Elections 2026: Can You Vote Without Your Voter Registration Card?

As local elections approach, don't panic if you haven't received your voter ID card! It's not a requirement to cast your vote — a valid ID or even your health insurance card will do just fine when you head to the polling station.

Municipal Elections 2026: Who Are the Candidates Already Declared in Paris? The Current List

Who will Parisians be able to vote for in the upcoming municipal elections on Sundays, March 15 and 22, 2026? So far, six candidates have announced their candidacy—here's a quick rundown of who they are.

New voting system for Paris's municipal elections: what has changed for choosing the city’s mayors

The electoral system has been reformed in Paris, Lyon, and Marseille. A new regulation has been approved to overhaul the municipal voting process. What are the key changes? How will they impact voters? Here's what you need to know.

Now that the date of the next municipal elections has been set, here's when you can elect your mayor

In the civic calendar, municipal elections enable the citizens of each commune to elect their mayor. Whether in Paris City Hall, in the various arrondissements of the capital, in the Île-de-France region or nationwide, here are the dates of the next municipal elections in 2026.