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Assembly Approves Overhaul of Paris, Lyon and Marseille Voting Rules

The reform now faces constitutional review, with local authorities preparing for separate ballots and a reduced majority bonus in the 2026 municipal elections.

La loi PLM permettait jusqu’ici une élection du maire en fonction d’une logique de secteurs
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L’adoption définitive de la loi dite «PLM» pour Paris, Lyon, Marseille ajoutera un bulletin de vote pour les électeurs lyonnais.
Jeudi 10 juillet, le Parlement a adopté définitivement la réforme du mode de scrutin aux élections municipales de Paris, Lyon et Marseille.

Overview

  • The National Assembly gave final approval to the PLM voting reform on July 10, overruling two Senate rejections by a 112-28 vote.
  • Under the new law, Paris and Marseille voters will cast two ballots—one for arrondissement or sector councillors and one for municipal councillors—while Lyon residents will use a third ballot for the metropolitan council.
  • The majority bonus granted to the leading list is cut from 50% to 25%, departing from the standard rule applied in other French communes.
  • An uncommon parliamentary alliance of Renaissance, MoDem, Les Républicains, Rassemblement National and La France Insoumise secured the measure’s passage in the Assembly.
  • Opponents have pledged to refer the text to the Constitutional Council; municipalities are already organizing logistics for the March 2026 elections.