In major metropolitan areas, the Left confirmed its dominance. In Paris, Socialist candidate Emmanuel Grégoire secured victory over Rachida Dati, ensuring the continuation of progressive leadership in the capital, following in the footsteps of Anne Hidalgo’s tenure. A similar trend was observed in Marseille, where Benoît Payan retained his position as mayor, and in Lyon, where Green candidate Grégory Doucet held off strong competition.
These outcomes highlight the Left’s firm grip on large urban centers, along with a resurgence of the Socialist Party in several mid-sized cities.
On the far-right, led by Jordan Bardella, the results appear more nuanced. While the National Rally claims progress and retains certain strongholds such as Perpignan, it failed to capture several major cities it had targeted. However, the capture of Nice by Éric Ciotti, allied with the RN, stands out as a notable symbolic victory.
Traditional right-wing parties, for their part, maintained their local presence, while the presidential center recorded mixed results. Édouard Philippe strengthened his position in Le Havre, and Emmanuel Macron’s camp secured a win in Bordeaux, but also suffered setbacks, notably in Pau with François Bayrou.
Overall, this local election does not settle the political landscape ahead of 2027, but it paints a fragmented picture: a Left dominant in major cities, a traditional Right still rooted locally, a Center seeking consolidation, and a Far-Right on the rise but still limited in major urban contests.
Editorial team/le7tv