Emmanuel Grégoire elected Paris mayor in March 2026 runoff, succeeding Anne Hidalgo.

Emmanuel Grégoire, a Socialist candidate, has been elected mayor of Paris, succeeding Anne Hidalgo in a runoff vote during the March 2026 municipal elections. The results reflect a divided political landscape, with the far right winning in Nice and gaining ground in southern regions, while left-wing and center candidates prevailed in cities like Marseille and Bordeaux. Grégoire, who takes office on March 23, 2026, pledged to prioritize sustainable urban planning, public transit, and social equity. Final results were still pending in some areas, but the election signaled shifting dynamics ahead of the 2027 presidential race.