politics

March 24, 2026

French municipal elections show right-wing National Rally gain in towns but lose in major cities

France municipal election results had revealed mixed gains for Marine Le Pen’s RN as it expanded locally but failed to win key urban centers

French municipal elections show right-wing National Rally gain in towns but lose in major cities

TL;DR

  • The National Rally (RN) party won seats in nearly 70 French municipalities.
  • RN leader Jordan Bardella declared the municipal elections a major win, with 3,000 RN elected officials entering municipal councils.
  • The party achieved its biggest victory in Nice, but lost in Marseille, Toulon, and Nimes.
  • The RN more than tripled its number of held mayoral and council positions since the last municipal elections.
  • Jordan Bardella is a front-runner for the 2027 presidential race with a 37% approval rating.
  • President Emmanuel Macron, ineligible for reelection in 2027, has a 25% approval rating.

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