Municipal elections guide

Paris 2026 Municipal Elections: Who Are the Candidates for Paris Centre (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Arrondissements)?

As the municipal elections take place on Sundays, March 15 and 22, 2026, here's an update on the declared candidates for Paris Centre, covering the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th arrondissements.

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.

Municipal Elections 2026: What Time Do Polling Stations Close on Sunday?

On March 15 and 22, 2026, municipal elections will take place across the country, determining the next mayors for each city in the coming years. You have ample time to head to your polling station before it closes later in the evening.

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.

Municipal elections: From arrondissement mayorships to the capital, how is the mayor of Paris elected?

During municipal elections, the composition of municipal seats in France's communes is determined by voters. In Paris, however, the procedure is different: yes, within the capital, in addition to the City of Paris, each arrondissement has its own mayor's office. So how are the arrondissement mayors and the mayor of Paris elected? Here's how it works.