Montpellier Municipal Election 2026
The first round will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Candidates, issues and local politics
Welcome to montpellier-municipales.fr, an independent information website dedicated to the 2026 municipal election in Montpellier, France.
Here you will find:
- a list of candidates running in the 2026 Montpellier municipal election,
- explanations of their political positions,
- articles about local issues and public policies,
- practical information about voting in Montpellier.
Montpellier 2026 – Who is running?
Several candidates and political groups have already announced their intention to run in the Montpellier municipal election 2026.
Faire mieux pour Montpellier
Head of List : Nathalie Oziol
Révolution Permanente
Head of List : Max Muller
Philippe Saurel
Head of List : Philippe Saurel
Printemps montpelliérain
Head of List : Jean-Louis Roumégas
N'importe qui
Head of List : Rémi Gaillard
Aimer Montpellier
Head of List : Isabelle Perrein
Mohed Altrad
Head of List : Mohed Altrad
Montpellier Unie
Head of List : Michaël Delafosse
Why this website?
Local elections have a direct impact on everyday life: housing, transport, environment, public services, urban planning.
However, information is often scattered or difficult to compare.
This project aims to:
- provide clear and accessible information,
- help citizens understand local political stakes,
- offer a neutral and documented overview of the 2026 election.
This website is run by an independent citizen collective, with no party affiliation.
Register to vote in Montpellier
To vote in the 2026 municipal election in Montpellier, you must be registered on the electoral roll.
Check how to register and vote in Montpellier
Voting in local elections means having a say in how your city will evolve over the next six years.
Montpellier municipal elections: key issues
The municipal election shapes decisions about:
- public transport and mobility,
- housing and urban development,
- climate policies and environment,
- public services,
- cultural life and local democracy.
Understanding these issues is essential to making an informed choice.
Latest news
Municipal Elections 2026 in Montpellier: Cité Bergère, a Major Political and Ecological Issue
As the last agricultural plot in the city center, Cité Bergère crystallizes debates on urban planning and ecology for the 2026 municipal elections.
Naming of Public Facilities: When the City Borrows Company Names
Stadiums, swimming pools, concert halls: in Montpellier, naming rights permanently install private brands in the public space. A practice that questions the independence of politics.
Public Safety in Montpellier: What Works, What is Just for Show
Video surveillance, 'clean slate' operations: the Delafosse municipality focuses on visibility. But what do scientific studies say about the actual effectiveness of these measures?