Messé Municipal Elections 2026: Candidates and Key Dates

The town of Messé, in the Deux-Sèvres department of France, is preparing for its municipal elections on March 15th and March 22nd, 2026. Here’s a breakdown of the candidates and important dates for voters.

Key Dates

• February 4, 2026: Deadline for online registration on electoral lists.
• February 26, 2026 (6:00 PM): Deadline for submitting candidacies for the first round.
• March 15, 2026: First round of municipal elections.
• March 22, 2026: Second round of municipal elections (if needed).

Candidates

Samuel Arnault is leading a list called “Messé en toute simplicité” (Messé in all simplicity). The full list of candidates includes:

• Samuel Arnault (Farmer)
• Sylvie Sillon (Home Facilitate)
• Nicolas Berland (Farmer)
• Mireille Morisset (Caregiver)
• François Pain (Dental Surgeon)
• Sylvie Dauchelle (Collaborating Partner)
• Anthony Guitton (Agricultural Technician)
• Cristina Coada (Physiotherapist)
• Dominique Levasseur (Retired Truck Driver)
• Claire Mortreux (Retired)
• Didier Schlater (Retired)

Alternate Candidates

• Nathalie Zitte (Secretary)
• Emilian Coada (Dental Prosthetist)

Priorities of “Messé en toute simplicité”

The “Messé en toute simplicité” team emphasizes a commitment to common sense and responsible use of public funds. Their stated priorities include:

• Preserving the quality of life in Messé.
• Responsible financial management.
• Supporting volunteer initiatives.
• Defending the interests of the municipality in collaboration with other communities.

The team aims to be accessible and responsive to the concerns of residents, promising to listen without making unrealistic promises.

Voting Information

Eligible voters include French citizens and European Union citizens aged 18 or older who are registered on the electoral lists of the commune of Messé. Registration can be completed online at service-public.fr, in person at the town hall (mairie), or by mail.

Recent Election History

In the 2020 municipal elections in Messé, a unique system was in place allowing for individual candidacies. Eleven candidates were elected in the first round, with Mireille Morisset and Amélie Lamarche receiving the most votes (74 votes each, representing 96.10% of the vote). This system of individual candidacies is no longer in effect for the 2026 elections.