The 2026 municipal elections are scheduled to take place across France on March 15 and 22, including in Paris. In the capital, the voting process follows a specific system: voters select a district list, which determines the makeup of the district council. These councilors then participate in electing the mayor of Paris within the Paris City Council. This setup essentially creates a two-tier system of representation, at both the local district level and the citywide level. To better understand the voting rules, registration procedures, and key dates, you can consult our FAQ on the 2026 Paris Municipal Elections.
Founded in 2020, Paris Centre unites the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th arrondissements of Paris into a single administrative and electoral entity. Located in the historic heart of the city, it stretches from the Halles to the Île de la Cité, passing through the Marais and the Place des Vosges. This area is home to a wealth of historic landmarks, including the Louvre Museum, the Centre Pompidou, the Hôtel de Ville, and Notre-Dame Cathedral. Residential neighborhoods, shopping districts, and tourist hotspots intertwine here, in an environment characterized by a high density of heritage and cultural sites.
Paris Centre stands out for its unique merger of four districts into a single administrative entity, a distinctive electoral feature across Paris. Residents of this combined area now vote for just one arrondissement mayor to serve the entire region. This restructuring significantly alters local representation compared to the previous setup.
At this point, the information shared is as follows:
Deputy Mayors
District Councilors
To learn more about the other candidates running in the Paris municipal elections, check out our dedicated guide.
The official candidacies and the detailed makeup of municipal teams will be announced progressively through official declarations and publications in the lead-up to the elections scheduled for March 15 and 22, 2026.
