The 2026 municipal elections have already concluded in the vast majority of French towns, with a mayor being directly elected in the first round. In larger cities, however, the right and the Socialists are in the lead for the second round.

Ballots in 35,000 villages, towns and cities will be closely watched for signals about party strategies and alliances

Follow the 2026 municipal elections' first-round results in real time with our interactive map, and see which lists are in the lead and which mayors have been directly elected.