David Belliard Secures Ecologists' Candidacy for 2026 Paris Mayoral Race

The deputy mayor for transportation wins a closely contested primary and begins efforts to unite the left-wing coalition for the upcoming election.

David Belliard narrowly defeated Anne-Claire Boux with 52.6% of the vote in the Ecologists' primary for the 2026 Paris municipal elections.
Belliard, who served as deputy mayor in charge of transportation, plans to focus his campaign on ecological and social reforms in Paris.
The primary saw a voter turnout of 66%, with 890 out of 1,340 eligible members casting their votes in the second round.
Anne Hidalgo’s decision not to seek re-election has opened the field for new leadership, with Belliard positioning himself as a progressive candidate.
Belliard aims to consolidate support within the Ecologists and form alliances with left-wing parties to maintain Paris as a progressive and environmentally focused city.