Strasbourg Mayoral Race: Vision Collective 67 Candidate Disqualified, Appeals Decision

The candidacy of Jean-Thierry Gangloff, representing the Vision Collective 67 list, has been officially rejected in the upcoming Strasbourg mayoral election, according to reports on March 6, 2026. Gangloff, who initially appeared as one of 13 candidates, is challenging the prefecture’s decision and has appealed to the administrative court of Strasbourg, with a further appeal planned to the Council of State.

Disqualification and Allegations

The Bas-Rhin prefecture cited issues with filing times as the reason for disqualifying Gangloff’s candidacy. However, Gangloff disputes this claim, stating that the prefecture had granted a postponement. He also alleges that the rejection is linked to a technicality regarding the submission of documents – specifically, that only one of his collaborators’ submissions was accepted. The prefecture has not yet issued a public statement regarding the matter. DNA reports.

Impact on the Election

The Vision Collective 67 list has been removed from the official list of candidates on its website. This development reduces the number of candidates vying for the mayoral position to twelve. The election is scheduled for March 15, 2026. RCF reports that Jeanne Barseghian, the current mayor, is seeking re-election, facing competition from several left-leaning lists, two right-leaning lists including one from the Rassemblement National, and other parties.

Future Political Aspirations

Despite the setback, Gangloff remains committed to political engagement. Should his mayoral candidacy not be reinstated, he intends to run in the upcoming legislative elections. He noted that significant financial investments have already been made in the campaign, including registration fees and promotional materials. DNA

Candidates in the Strasbourg Mayoral Race

As of March 6, 2026, the following candidates are declared for the Strasbourg mayoral election:

• Jeanne Barseghian
• Catherine Trautmann
• Jean-Thierry Gangloff (appeal pending)

Additional candidates are listed on France Bleu and La Montagne.