Pontivy Municipal Elections 2026: Candidates and Key Issues
Pontivy, Morbihan, is gearing up for municipal elections on March 15th and 22nd, 2026. Four candidates are vying for the mayoral position, representing a range of political perspectives. This article provides an overview of the candidates and the key issues shaping the campaign.
The Candidates
As of February 27, 2026, the following candidates have been registered for the first round of elections according to the Morbihan prefecture:
- Marie-Christine Le Mouël: Representing the PS (Parti Socialiste) with the list “Pontivy nouveau souffle.”
- Jean-Jacques Merceur: Running on the “MIEUX VIVRE A PONTIVY” list, identified as Divers gauche (various left).
- Soizic Perrault: Leading the “PONTIVY COMMENCE AVEC VOUS” list, categorized as Divers droite (various right).
- Michel Jarnigon: Heading the “PONTIVY EN AVANT !” list, also identified as Divers droite (various right).
Key Issues in the Campaign
Beyond traditional municipal concerns like urban planning, housing, security, and mobility, local commerce is a significant topic of discussion among the candidates. Candidates have been asked about the types of businesses they would like to attract to Pontivy .
Department-Wide Election Statistics
The Morbihan department has a total of 9,602 candidates declared for the elections, distributed as follows :
- Vannes arrondissement: 3,672 candidates, 166 lists
- Lorient arrondissement: 3,368 candidates, 125 lists
- Pontivy arrondissement: 2,562 candidates, 134 lists
There are 425 lists deposited across the department, with 119 communes having only one list. La Grée-Saint-Laurent is the only commune in the Pontivy arrondissement without a candidate list.
Looking Ahead
The first round of the municipal elections in Pontivy will be held on March 15, 2026, with a potential second round on March 22, 2026. Voters will be choosing representatives to shape the future of the town, with local commerce being a key consideration for the candidates.