Paris Municipal Elections 2026: Who Are the Candidates Running in the 6th District?

The municipal elections are scheduled for Sundays, April 15 and 22, 2026. In Paris’s 6th arrondissement, residents will head to the polls to choose their Paris City Councilors as well as their local district representatives. Who are the candidates vying for the mayor's office in the 6th? Find the full list here!

With just a few weeks to go before the elections, the countdown is officially on in the capital! The 2026 municipal elections are scheduled for Sunday, March 15 and March 22 across France. In Paris, the voting process follows a unique procedure. Voters will cast two ballots: one to select the local councilors of each arrondissement (in this case, for the 6th arrondissement), and a second to elect Paris’s city councilors. The city councilors sit at the Hôtel de Ville and play a key role in choosing the mayor of Paris.

This system, unique to the capital, combines a local challenge—managing each arrondissement—with a broader municipal issue affecting the entire city. To get a detailed understanding of the electoral rules, the timeline, and practical details, you can consult our FAQ for the 2026 Paris Municipal Elections.

The 6th District: A Fusion of Heritage and Lifestyle

Located on the Left Bank of the Seine in the very heart of Paris, the 6th arrondissement surrounds Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Luxembourg Garden. It is bounded by the Seine to the north and borders the 5th, 7th, and 14th districts.

Renowned for its sophisticated and intellectual vibe, the neighborhood is home to iconic spots such as the Luxembourg Gardens, Saint-Sulpice Square, the Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church, along with many historic cafes and art galleries. Long prized for its literary and artistic heritage, it remains a highly sought-after residential area today, characterized by rich architectural heritage and a vibrant tourist scene.

Who are the candidates running for mayor in the 6th arrondissement?

As the March 2026 election approaches, several leading candidates have officially announced their bids in the 6th district.

Here are the candidates officially confirmed so far:

The outgoing mayor of the 6th arrondissement and his city councilors:

Jean-Pierre Lecoq
The Republicans
Incumbent Mayor

Deputy Mayors

Chantal Lambert-Burens
The Republicans

Olivier Passelecq
Radical Party

Arielle Beaucamps
Civil Society

Charles Flobert
The Republicans

Florence de Varax
Civil Society

District Councilors

Marie-Christine Lemardeley
Socialist Party (PS)

Jean-Pierre Lecoq
The Republicans (LR)

Séverine de Compreignac
Democratic Movement (MDE)

Céline Hervieu
Socialist Party (PS)

The other declared candidates

In the race against Jean-Pierre Lecoq, several candidate leaders have officially announced their intentions to run for the Mayor's Office of the 6th arrondissement:

Céline Hervieu – Socialist Party (Left-wing alliance of eco-socialists and social democrats)
Coline Bouret – La France Insoumise (Unbowed France)
Thibaut Experton – National Rally (Far-right party)
Antoine Lesieur – Renaissance (Presidential majority)
Eveline Abécassis – Workers’ Struggle (Trotskyist organization)

This list of candidates for the 6th arrondissement town council is based on officially announced declarations known to date. It may be updated until the final deadline for submitting candidate lists.

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

Voters in the 6th arrondissement will go to the polls on March 15 and 22, 2026, to choose their local representatives and help select the next mayor of the capital through the Paris City Council.

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