politics
March 20, 2026
Charles Hittler and Antoine Renault-Zielinski are running for mayor in a French town
In the mayoral race in the French town of Arcis-sur-Aube, Mayor Charles Hittler is facing Antoine Renault-Zielinski in a runoff on Sunday
TL;DR
- An upcoming mayoral runoff in Arcis-sur-Aube has drawn global attention due to candidate surnames.
- Mayor Charles Hittler is seeking reelection against Antoine Renault-Zielinski.
- Hittler leads in the first round of voting with 37.81%.
- Hittler's family has roots in Alsace, and his father was a victim of the Nazi regime.
- Renault-Zielinski's surname is of Polish origin, not Ukrainian.
- Both candidates are running as independents.
- The election has sparked online discussions and jokes.
- Arcis-sur-Aube is historically known for a Napoleonic-era battle.
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