Paris Municipal Elections 2026: Meet the Candidate Elected to Lead the 8th Arrondissement

Catherine Lecuyer, the candidate from The Republicans – Union for the Right, has been elected mayor of the 8th arrondissement with 57.11% of the vote.

Located on the right bank of Paris, the 8th arrondissement is renowned for its upscale reputation: it's home to several must-see historical landmarks, luxury boutiques and high-end fashion houses, world-class museums, theaters, and Michelin-starred restaurants. Of course, it also boasts the iconic Champs-Elysées and the Elysée Palace!

The 8th arrondissement is undeniably a key strategic stronghold in Paris, drawing the attention of multiple political parties and figures. With municipal elections set to return soon, several candidates are already jockeying for victory in the mayoral race of the 8th arrondissement. On March 15 and 22, 2026, voters will have a range of options among various candidate lists in this important local election.

The next mayor will have the task, over the coming six years, of managing a very special district. Indeed, the 8th arrondissement is home to the Élysée Palace, the seat of the French presidency, as well as the Ministry of the Interior. The Avenue des Champs and its Arc de Triomphe are also iconic landmarks: here, we celebrate everything from sporting victories to New Year’s and Bastille Day festivities.

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The 8th arrondissement draws numerous tourists eager to explore landmarks such as the Grand and Petit Palais, the Jacquemart-André Museum, the Alexandre III Bridge, the Cernuschi Museum, as well as iconic venues like the Lido and Crazy Horse cabarets... It’s also home to the headquarters of major brands like LVMH, Vivendi, Hermès, and L’Oréal.

This district covers nearly 3.9 square kilometers, stretching from the Seine River to Parc Monceau and from the Arc de Triomphe to the Church of La Madeleine. According to Insee, it had a population of 35,418 residents in 2022.

The results of the second round of these elections:

• Catherine LECUYER - The Republicans, Centrist - List "Changing Paris - For the 8th with Catherine Lecuyer": 57.11% - Elected
• Théa FOURDRINIER - Place Publique - List "The 8th is Yours! with Théa Fourdrinier and Emmanuel Grégoire. A united left and environmentalists": 22.01%
• Jeanne d'HAUTESERRE - The Republicans - List "The 8th at the Heart of Our Action": 13.55%
• Marie COLLIN - Reconquête - List "Sarah Knafo for Paris, a Happy City": 7.32%

Results from the first round for the Paris 8th arrondissement mayor's race:

• Catherine LECUYER - The Republicans, Centrist - "Changing Paris - For the 8th with Catherine Lecuyer" List: 39.99% - Qualified for the runoff
• Jeanne d'HAUTESERRE - The Republicans - "The 8th at the Heart of Our Action" List: 15.78% - Qualified for the runoff
• Théa FOURDRINIER - Place Publique - "The 8th is Yours! with Théa Fourdrinier and Emmanuel Grégoire. An alliance of the Left and Environmentalists": 15.00% - Qualified for the runoff
• Marie COLLIN - Reconquête - "Sarah Knafo for Paris, a Happy City": 12.98% - Qualified for the runoff
• Agnès BRICARD - Renaissance: 9.55%
• Sonia CHAOUCHE - La France Insoumise: 4.93%
• Jean-Jacques PANY - Rassemblement National, UDR: 1.76%

The outgoing mayor of the 8th arrondissement and her municipal councilors:

• Jeanne d'HAUTESERRE
  The Republicans
  Mayor
  Re elected as Mayor of the 8th arrondissement on July 11, 2020, originally elected on April 13, 2014.

Deputy Mayors

• Grégoire GAUGER
  Deputy Mayor – Municipal Majority of the 8th arrondissement - Republicans, Centrists, and Independents - Change Paris
  
  
• Sophie-Charlotte DEBADIER MOULINIER
  Deputy Mayor – Municipal Majority of the 8th arrondissement - Republicans, Centrists, and Independents - Change Paris
  
  
• Jean-Pascal HESSE
  Deputy Mayor – Municipal Majority of the 8th arrondissement - Republicans, Centrists, and Independents - Change Paris
  
  
• Virginie KRIKORIAN
  Deputy Mayor – Municipal Majority of the 8th arrondissement - Republicans, Centrists, and Independents - Change Paris
  
  
• André TILLOY
  Deputy Mayor – Municipal Majority of the 8th arrondissement - Republicans, Centrists, and Independents - Change Paris

District Councillors

• Martine GUICHARD
  District Councilor – 8th arrondissement, majority coalition of the Republicans, Centrists, and Independents – Change Paris
  
  
• Jean-Louis BARTHELEMY
  District Councilor – 8th arrondissement, majority coalition of the Republicans, Centrists, and Independents – Change Paris
  
  
• Athénaïs MICHEL
  District Councilor – Paris in Common
  
  
• Sophie SEGOND
  District Councilor – Together for Paris
  
  
• Catherine LECUYER
  District Councilor – Independent / No label

To learn more about the other candidates running in the Paris municipal elections, check out our dedicated guide.

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