French citizens will vote in municipal elections that are seen as a preliminary round for the significant 2027 presidential elections.
French citizens are set to vote for mayors and municipal councils in approximately 35,000 areas during the next two Sundays (March 15 and 22). These municipal elections are not only crucial for local governance but also serve as a rehearsal for the important presidential elections scheduled for 2027, as various political parties vie to strengthen their political base. The structure of the municipal elections makes it challenging for any political formation to achieve clear dominance, with an absolute majority required for outright victory in the first round. If no candidate meets this requirement, lists that secure at least 10% proceed to potentially complex three or four-way contests in the second round.
