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Majority of French Citizens Support Re-Electing Incumbent Mayors for 2026

A new poll reveals 56% of voters back their current mayors, with support varying by political affiliation and commune size.

Ce souhait de réélection est particulièrement élevé chez les électeurs de la majorité présidentielle.
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Overview

  • An Ifop/Ouest-France survey of 1,500 respondents shows 56% of French citizens favor re-electing their current mayors in the 2026 municipal elections.
  • Support is strongest among Renaissance (76%) and LR (68%) sympathizers, highlighting partisan differences in voter preferences.
  • Smaller communes demonstrate greater support for incumbents, with 64% favoring re-election in towns under 3,500 inhabitants, compared to 46% in the largest cities.
  • Despite public confidence, a 2024 study found 83% of mayors consider their mandates detrimental to their health, reflecting the personal toll of the role.
  • The 2020 municipal elections saw record-high abstention rates of 55% and 58% in the first and second rounds, posing ongoing voter engagement challenges.