Municipal elections guide

Municipal Elections 2026: Emmanuel Grégoire wins the mayoralty of Paris with 50.52% of the vote

The French have cast their votes, and on Sunday, March 22, 2026, they elected their new mayor. In Paris, it was Emmanuel Grégoire who emerged victorious in the runoff: the socialist politician is now the new mayor of the French capital.

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.

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.