Local elections are currently being held across approximately 35,000 towns and cities in France, occurring in two rounds on consecutive Sundays. Voter turnout has been notably low, with participation rates around 56-59%. Despite this, early predictions indicate strong results for right-wing candidates, although not as significant as they had hoped. In Paris, Socialist candidate Emanuels Greguārs is currently leading, competing against former Culture Minister Rašida Dati of the right-wing, who seeks to take control of the city from the left, which has governed the capital for the past quarter-century.

In the northwestern city of Le Havre, centrist candidate Édouard Philippe appears poised to retain the mayoral position and is being touted as a strong contender for the presidency in the 2027 elections. Meanwhile, in several southern cities, ultra-right candidates are showing strong performances, leading or fiercely competing against opponents in some localities. Overall, while the right has made promising gains in the first round, the results are not as substantial as their initial expectations, positioning them strategically for the upcoming presidential elections, which they see as their best chance to secure power to date.