Summary
Emmanuel Grégoire won the Paris mayoral race, taking over from Anne Hidalgo. This election was part of municipal voting across France, which was important for assessing political power ahead of the 2027 presidential race. The elections were closely watched, especially in major cities, with some far-right candidates doing well.
Key Facts
- Emmanuel Grégoire is the new mayor of Paris, succeeding Anne Hidalgo.
- Grégoire ran as a Socialist, and his main opponent was conservative Rachida Dati.
- The election was a part of a wider municipal vote in France covering 1,500 communes.
- Voter turnout was over 48% by 5 p.m. local time, higher than in 2020 but lower than in 2014.
- The election tested local political power before France's 2027 presidential race.
- The far-right candidates showed strength in several southern French cities.
- Paris's mayor is elected for a six-year term.
- Grégoire's coalition included traditional left parties, the Greens, and Communists.
