Preliminary results indicate that Grégoire, the leftist candidate in Paris, significantly outperformed conservative rival Rachida Dati, continuing the climate-friendly policies of outgoing Mayor Hidalgo. In Marseille, incumbent Socialist Mayor Payan defeated National Rally candidate Allisio. Additionally, a left-green candidate was re-elected in Lyon, while the right-wing Ciotti, supported by the National Rally, was elected mayor in Nice. These elections serve as a barometer for the upcoming presidential election in France.