Paris 2026 Municipal Elections: First-Round Results for the 9th Arrondissement

From the Palais Garnier to Pigalle, and from Gare Saint-Lazare to the Faubourg-Montmartre district, the 9th arrondissement is renowned for its vibrant cultural scene and iconic department stores that draw visitors from around the globe. Situated on the right bank of Paris, nestled between the 1st arrondissement and the charming neighborhood of Montmartre, the 9th is a lively crossroads bustling with activity, both day and night.

Some of the most iconic and beloved spots in Paris can be found in the 9th arrondissement. For shoppers, this area offers the renowned Galeries Lafayette Haussmann and Printemps Haussmann, along with the Le Passage du Havre shopping center and several historic covered passages. The neighborhood is also home to famous markets and specialty food shops.

Of course, this district is also renowned for its vibrant cultural scene and historic landmarks: home to the Garnier Opera House, the Grévin Wax Museum, the Romantic Life Museum, the Casino de Paris, and the legendary Folies Bergères, along with the Olympia and Mogador Theatre, the 9th arrondissement prides itself on a rich and sought-after cultural life.

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By March 2026, residents of the 9th arrondissement will need to elect their new city council. On March 15 and 22, voters will be presented with several lists of candidates, from which they will choose their mayor and their municipal representatives for the next six years.

The Official Candidates for the 9th Arrondissement's City Hall in Paris:

• Delphine BÜRKLI, La France audacieuse, Horizons - "Change Paris with Delphine Bürkli for the 9th": 43.41% – Qualified for the second round
• Camille VIZIOZ-BRAMI, Left and Ecologists Union - "The 9th is Yours!": 27.88% – Qualified for the run-off
• Sébastien DULERMO, Horizons: 9.85%
• Embla FAUTRA, La France Insoumise: 8.64%
• Marine CHIABERTO, Reconquête: 6.79%
• Grégory MOREAU, Animalist Party: 1.44%
• Julia JAKUBOWICZ, UDR, National Rally: 1.29%
• Sophie ROBIN, Workers' Fight: 0.69%

The outgoing mayor of the 9th arrondissement and her city councilors:

• Delphine BÜRKLI
  France’s Bold New Wave - Horizons
  Mayor
  Reelected as the mayor of the 9th arrondissement on July 11, 2020, first elected on April 13, 2014.

Deputy Mayors

• Nicolas COUR
  Deputy Mayor – City Council Majority of the 9th District
• Adeline GUILLEMAIN
  Deputy Mayor – City Council Majority of the 9th District
  
  
• Virginie MERGOIL
  Deputy Mayor – City Council Majority of the 9th District
  
  
• Jean-Pierre PLAGNARD
  Deputy Mayor – City Council Majority of the 9th District

District Councillors

• Gilles FISZENSON
  District Councilor – Municipal Majority of the 9th District
  
  
• Sébastien DULERMO
  Opposition District Councilor – Horizons
  
  
• Frédérique DUTREUIL
  Opposition District Councilor – Paris Ecologist Group (G.E.P)
  
  
• Lorraine GAY
  District Councilor – Municipal Majority of the 9th District
  
  
• Pierre MAURIN
  Opposition District Councilor – Tomorrow Paris Group
  
  
• Arnaud NGATCHA
  Opposition District Councilor – Paris in Common Group
  
  
• Camille VIZIOZ-BRAMI
  Opposition District Councilor – Paris in Common Group

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

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