Véronique Sarselli Dominates First Round of Lyon Metropolitan Elections
Lyon, France – Véronique Sarselli of the Grand Coeur Lyonnais list has secured a commanding lead after the first round of metropolitan elections held this Sunday, March 15, 2026. Sarselli’s party has already won 30 seats, significantly outpacing her rivals, according to Lyon Mag.
First Round Results
The results reveal a strong showing for Sarselli’s list in several key constituencies. Four circonscriptions were decided in the first round. Here’s a breakdown of the seat distribution in those areas:
- Val de Saône: 12 seats for Sarselli, 1 for Bruno Bernard, and 1 for Tiffany Joncour.
- Ouest: 8 seats for Sarselli, 1 for Bruno Bernard.
- Plateau Nord Caluire: 7 seats for Sarselli, 1 for Bruno Bernard.
- Porte des Alpes: 10 seats for Sarselli, 1 for Bruno Bernard, and 1 for Tiffany Joncour.
The Competition
While Sarselli holds a substantial advantage, the election is not yet decided. Bruno Bernard, the incumbent ecologist, currently holds 4 seats, and Tiffany Joncour has secured 2. Lyon Mag reports that 107 seats remain to be allocated between Grand Coeur Lyonnais, the union of the left, and the RN in the second round on March 22nd.
Lyon-Nord Constituency Results (March 15, 2026)
Here are the detailed results from the Lyon-Nord constituency, where 9 seats were up for grabs:
| List Name | Head of List | % Expressed | Number of Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| RECONQUEST! of the METROPOLE of LYON | Adrien DENIS | 2.29% | 876 |
| Spartacus-France Citizen and Sovereign Alliance | Michel DULAC | 0.90% | 344 |
| PUTTING THE METROPOLIS IN ORDER | Etienne JAOUEN | 8.25% | 3154 |
| Lyon is now | Emmanuel BUISSON-FENET | 4% | 1528 |
| Considerable Heart Lyonnais | Sarah PEILLON | 40.62% | 15529 |
| Let’s move forward together, the union of the left and environmentalists | Sandrine RUNEL | 31.92% | 12203 |
| The Metropolis with you! | Jacqueline BONNET | 2.33% | 891 |
| DO BETTER FOR THE METROPOLIS OF LYON – LA FRANCE INSOUMISE | Lise PAILLETTE | 9.04% | 3454 |
| Workers’ struggle – The workers’ camp | Helene RIVIERE | 0.65% | 250 |
The absence rate for the Lyon-Nord constituency was 31.45%, with 1.33% of votes being blank or invalid.
Looking Ahead
Despite her current lead, Véronique Sarselli acknowledges that the second round on March 22nd will be crucial. The remaining 107 seats are still in play, and the outcome will determine the final composition of the Lyon metropolitan council. The competition between Grand Coeur Lyonnais, the left-wing union, and the RN promises a closely watched second round.
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