Toulon Elections 2026: A Guide to the Candidates and Key Dates

Toulon residents will head to the polls on March 15 and March 22, 2026, to elect their modern municipal and metropolitan council members. With six lists in competition, the upcoming elections are attracting significant attention. This article provides an overview of the candidates and key information for voters.

Key Dates

• First Round: March 15, 2026
• Second Round: March 22, 2026

The Candidates

Six lists are competing in the Toulon municipal elections. Here’s a look at the key candidates:

• Michel Bonnus (LR): Supported by former mayor Hubert Falco, Bonnus represents the Les Républicains party. Info83 reports on his candidacy.
• Magali Brunel (PS): Leading the “Toulon en Commun” list, Brunel represents a coalition of left-wing parties and ecologists. She is a professor of education and literature and currently serves as a municipal councilor. France Bleu provides details on her platform.
• Isaline Cornil (LFI): Cornil is running on behalf of La France Insoumise, initially joining “Toulon en Commun” before deciding to run independently. France Bleu details her decision to run separately.
• Jean-Michel Ghiotto (LO): Representing Lutte Ouvrière, Ghiotto has similarly run in previous municipal elections. He aims to defend workers’ rights. France Bleu reports on his platform.
• Laure Lavalette (RN): The spokesperson for the Rassemblement National is running without a party label. France Bleu notes the potential for Toulon to shift towards the far-right with her candidacy.
• Josée Massi (DVD): The current mayor of Toulon, Massi succeeded Hubert Falco in May 2023 after he was sentenced to five years of ineligibility in 2023. Wikipedia provides background on her succession.

Background

Toulon has a history of political shifts, notably becoming the first large French city to elect a Front National mayor in 1995. The city’s population was 179,116 in 2023. Wikipedia provides this demographic information.

Important Information for Voters

Declarations of candidacy are mandatory for all lists participating in both rounds of the election, as outlined in a press release on February 5, 2026. Info83 on Facebook details this requirement.

Looking Ahead

As the election date approaches, voters in Toulon will have the opportunity to learn more about each candidate’s proposals. The editorial team at INFO83 will be publishing a theme-by-theme comparison of the candidates’ programs from March 9 to March 13, 2026. Info83 will provide this coverage.