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- France will hold municipal elections on March 15 and 22, 2026, with over 904,000 candidates across nearly 35,000 municipalities.
- The elections are crucial for assessing the National Rally (RN) strength ahead of 2027 presidential election, with polls indicating tight races.
- Paris, Marseille, and Lyon are key battlegrounds, as the RN aims to expand its influence.
- The two-round system allows multiple candidates and makes alliances essential to reach the second round.
