France votes in mayoral elections ahead of 2027 showdown

Municipal elections will set the scene for next year’s presidential race as the far right looks to gain ground

French municipal elections: Follow live

On March 15 and 22, over 48 million voters across more than 34,000 French municipalities will elect their municipal councils and determine the mayors who will represent them for six years. Follow live coverage of the results here.

France votes in local elections seen as crucial indicator for presidential poll

Ballots in 35,000 villages, towns and cities will be closely watched for signals about party strategies and alliances France has begun voting in the first round of municipal elections, seen as crucial a test of the political temperature before next year’s presidential election. The vote for mayors and councillors in 35,000 villages, towns and cities across France is focused on local issues including security, housing and refuse collection and is very different from national elections. Contin...

By Angelique Chrisafis in Paris

France: Far-right strength put to test in local elections

Voters in France are heading to the polls in local elections seen as a litmus test for next year's presidential vote. A main focus will be the mayoral contest in Paris.

French parties test strategies in municipal elections ahead of 2027 presidential poll

Voters are going to the polls Sunday in the first round of municipal elections to choose leadership teams across France, from small villages to the biggest cities — a test for political parties' electoral machines before next year's presidential election for the successor to President Emmanuel Macron. Details by FRANCE 24 journalist Antonia Kerrigan.

By FRANCE24

French voters head to polls in early municipal test before 2027 presidential election

French Mayoral elections gauge far-right strength before Presidential ballot

Heading nearly 35,000 municipalities — from major cities to villages with ​only a few dozen residents — mayors are France's most trusted elected officials

French mayoral elections gauge far-right strength before presidential ballot - The Straits Times

French mayoral elections gauge far-right strength before presidential ballot  The Straits Times

French mayoral elections gauge far-right strength before presidential ballot

French voters headed to the polls on Sunday to elect their mayors in a closely watched ballot seen as a test of the strength of the far-right and the resilience of mainstream parties ahead of next year’s presidential election. Voting started at 8 a.m. (0700 GMT) and ends at 8 p.m. with preliminary results to […]

French voters head to the polls for mayoral elections

French voters are heading to the polls to vote for mayors and councillors in elections widely seen as a barometer of France's political mood ahead of the high-stakes presidential race next year.

French far right faces early tests in local votes: What to watch

Voters in 35,000 municipalities will choose mayors and councilors in a two-round ballot that typically turns on local issues and personalities rather than national party platforms.