Montpellier Municipal Election 2026
Vote in the second round before Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 8 PM!
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Turnout: 50.43% — 88,232 voters out of ~174,973 registered
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
Demain Montpellier
Head of List : Michaël Delafosse
Mohed Altrad
Head of List : Mohed Altrad
Lutte Ouvrière
Head of List : Morgane Lachiver
Printemps montpelliérain
Head of List : Jean-Louis Roumégas
La Municipaliste
Head of List : Kadija Zbairi
Philippe Saurel
Head of List : Philippe Saurel
Révolution Permanente
Head of List : Max Muller
N'importe qui
Head of List : Rémi Gaillard
Aimer Montpellier
Head of List : Isabelle Perrein
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
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?
Municipal Elections 2026: Annie Bénézech's Candidacy Revives Controversies Around the SPA MMM
Director of the SPA MMM, Annie Bénézech is on the Delafosse list for 2026. Her record, marked by public conflicts and reported employment disputes, raises a question of political appropriateness.