The first round of the 2026 Municipal Election in Saint-Julien-du-Sault yielded significant results. The leading list, “Vivre et agir ensemble,” headed by Xavier Marquis, secured 606 votes. This represents 57.71% of the total votes cast, granting them 16 seats on the municipal council and 5 on the community council.
Election Standings
The second-place list, “Le Sault pour l’avenir de Saint Julien,” led by Eddy Bèvre, garnered 372 votes, accounting for 35.43% of the votes. This achievement allows them to claim 3 seats on the municipal council and 1 seat on the community council. The third list, “Pour la défense de la démocratie communale, des services publics, contre l’économie de guerre,” led by Annie Kermin, received only 72 votes, or 6.86%. This performance did not qualify them for any seats.
Voter Participation
This election saw a high turnout in Saint-Julien-du-Sault. Out of 1,656 registered voters, 1,068 participated in the election. This results in a notable participation rate of 64.49%. Conversely, the abstention rate was 35.51%, with 588 individuals choosing not to vote.
Votes Summary
- Votes for “Vivre et agir ensemble”: 606 (57.71%)
- Votes for “Le Sault pour l’avenir de Saint Julien”: 372 (35.43%)
- Votes for “Pour la défense de la démocratie communale”: 72 (6.86%)
- Blank votes: 11 (1.03% of total votes)
- Null votes: 7 (0.66% of total votes)
- Total valid votes: 1,050 (98.31% of participants)
Overall, all 19 municipal council seats were filled in this first round, marking a decisive victory for Xavier Marquis and his list. With a substantial majority, he is poised to govern the commune effectively.
For more in-depth results from the elections in Saint-Julien-du-Sault, visit El-Balad for real-time updates.
