Official Candidate Lists Released for Second Round of 2026 French Municipal Elections

The official lists of candidates for the second round of the 2026 municipal elections have been published for multiple French departments, with elections scheduled for March 15 and 22, 2026. The prefectural decree dated March 17, 2026, confirms the authoritative candidate rosters for the municipal and community elections in Charente-Maritime, making the second round official for March 22.

In Pas-de-Calais, authorities have also released the definitive list of candidates registered for the second round along with formal administrative orders. These documents are accessible to the public, ensuring transparency ahead of the elections.

Meanwhile, in Seine-et-Marne, a unique situation has arisen in the small commune of Lissy, with fewer than 1,000 inhabitants. This commune has not presented any candidates for the second round, preventing the formation of a new municipal council. As a result, the prefect will appoint a special delegation within eight days following the first round to manage the commune's affairs temporarily. This delegation of three impartial members will oversee urgent and routine matters per legal guidelines until new municipal elections are organized — which must occur within three months of March 15, 2026. Until then, the outgoing mayor and deputies continue their duties to maintain continuity of local governance.

These developments reflect the administrative procedures in place to ensure electoral transparency and uninterrupted local governance during the 2026 municipal elections across France.