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France Kicks Off Municipal Elections Ahead of 2027 Vote

3/15/2026

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France begins the first round of municipal elections, covering about 35,000 local positions ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Turnout at midday stood at 19.37%, slightly above the 2020 level.
The National Rally (RN) seeks to gain ground in Perpignan and Marseille while facing competition from left-wing coalitions.
Édouard Philippe, former Prime Minister of France, may see his political future hinge on his performance in Le Havre.

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France begins the first round of municipal elections, covering about 35,000 local positions ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Turnout at midday stood at 19.37%, slightly above the 2020 level.
The National Rally (RN) seeks to gain ground in Perpignan and Marseille while facing competition from left-wing coalitions.
Édouard Philippe, former Prime Minister of France, may see his political future hinge on his performance in Le Havre.