On Sunday, March 15 and 22, 2026, voters will head to the polls to choose their future local mayors. In Paris, municipal elections follow a unique process: residents will cast two ballots—one for their district and another for the mayor of Paris. At the end of this vote, the mayors of each district as well as the mayor of the capital will be appointed.
Municipal Elections 2026 in Paris: Your FAQs Answered
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In the 13th arrondissement, locals and workers are gearing up to vote for their local representatives. Once a working-class neighborhood on the Left Bank, the 13th has a reputation for being off the beaten tourist path. Famous for its vibrant Asian district, it also hides some remarkable historical treasures, including the Gobelins Manufacturing and the François Mitterrand Library (Bnf). Additionally, there are some surprising hidden villages such as Cité Florale, Butte aux Cailles, and Petite Alsace. As you can see, the 13th arrondissement is a lively yet residential area—urban yet leafy—with multiple faces and a wealth of secrets waiting to be discovered.
So, who are the candidates vying for the mayor's seat in the 13th arrondissement? Here’s a list of the announced candidates so far:
Blandine Chauvel (NPA-R)
Jérôme Coumet (DVG, Left-wing coalition), incumbent mayor
Pegah Malek-Ahmadi (Horizons, Pierre-Yves Bournazel for Paris)
Jean-Baptiste Olivier (LR, Change Paris)
Christophe Prudhomme (LFI, New Popular Paris)
Municipal Elections 2026 in Paris: Your FAQs Answered
