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Left-leaning coalition clinches Paris mayoralty amid nationwide gains for the left
world19 days ago

Left-leaning coalition clinches Paris mayoralty amid nationwide gains for the left

Socialist Emmanuel Gregoire won the Paris mayoralty by leading a left-green-communist coalition, with poll-based estimates around 51–53% in the runoff, defeating Conservative Rachida Dati. The result mirrors broader gains for the traditional left in municipal elections across France, while the far-right National Rally fared better in some cities but did not seize Paris. Marseille re-elected its Socialist mayor, and turnout was just under 48% in metropolitan France.

via Al Jazeera|
#emmanuel-gregoire#left-greens-communists#municipal-elections
France's municipal round tests alliances as extremes gain ground
politics26 days ago

France's municipal round tests alliances as extremes gain ground

France’s first round of municipal elections showed strong showings by both the National Rally and France Unbowed but no landslide, leaving runoffs on March 22 to hinge on late alliance-building in key cities like Marseille, Nice and Paris; centrists are squeezed, the moderate left wrestles with Mélenchon’s camp, and the 2027 presidential race looms as parties negotiate pacts amid a highly fragmented political landscape.

via politico.eu|
#alliances#far-left#far-right
politics2 years ago

"Israel's 2024 Municipal Elections: Results, Trends, and Impact"

Israel's municipal elections saw incumbent mayors winning big in cities like Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Eilat, and Ashdod, while Haifa heads to a runoff race and Beersheba's mayor ran unopposed. Shocking defeats included the ousting of Holon's long-serving mayor, while haredi sector victories saw Shas taking over Elad and a new mayor in Bnei Brak. Overall, the results were seen as favorable for the right-wing and national camp, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#incumbents#israel#mayoral-races
politics2 years ago

"Israeli Municipal Elections: Impact of Gaza War and Voter Apathy"

Israel's municipal elections saw a significant drop in voter turnout, with only 41% of eligible Israelis voting by 7:00 p.m., compared to 49% in the previous elections. Opposition leader Yair Lapid expressed support for Orna Barbivay, who is running against incumbent mayor Ron Huldai in Tel Aviv. The elections were held amidst wartime, with incidents including fights, arrests for voter bribery, and confrontations with former mayors. President Isaac Herzog urged citizens to vote, emphasizing the impact of local government on their lives, while Labor Party leader Merav Michaeli voiced support for Huldai's leadership during the challenging times.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#israel#municipal-elections#politics
"Texas Municipal Election Results and Live Updates: Proposition A and School Boards in Focus"
politics2 years ago

"Texas Municipal Election Results and Live Updates: Proposition A and School Boards in Focus"

Municipal elections were held in Texas on Saturday, with mayoral races in some of the state's largest cities and several progressive-backed ballot propositions. The propositions in San Antonio, Austin, and El Paso focused on progressive priorities such as decriminalizing abortion and low-level marijuana offenses, setting aggressive renewable energy goals, and increasing oversight of the police department. The ballot propositions drew fierce opposition from public safety and business groups. The races are nonpartisan, but each mayor has partisan history.

via The Texas Tribune|
#climate-change#mayoral-races#municipal-elections