Analysis by municipality (34 municipalities)
The 2026 municipal elections in Martinique confirm a profound reshaping of the local political landscape. Across the island’s 34 municipalities, the results reveal a twofold trend: continuity in certain historic strongholds and a marked shift in leadership in several areas. The detailed analysis that follows highlights the local dynamics, power balances, and structural trends at play.
Fort-de-France
Didier Laguerre was re-elected in the second round. The capital remains under PPM control despite a fragmented opposition. The victory highlights the decisive role played by the division among the opposition and reaffirms Fort-de-France’s status as the island’s political hub.
Le Lamentin
David Zobda was re-elected with a strong showing. The municipality has reaffirmed its status as an economic and political hub, with stable governance and strong local roots.
Le Robert
Félix Mérine won by a wide margin. The town has shifted allegiances, signaling a clear desire for change and the end of a political cycle.
Schœlcher
Daniel Chomet won in the second round thanks to a unifying movement. The town illustrates the ability of local coalitions to bring about a change in leadership.
Saint-Pierre
Ludmila Larade-Eustache wins and ushers in a new political era. The municipality reaffirms its commitment to transformation in a region of great symbolic significance.
Le Carbet
Gérard Monstin wins an open election. The municipality punishes the outgoing administration for its wear and tear in office without a major ideological shift.
Le Marigot
Cynthia Yerro secured a decisive victory. The vote reflects a clear desire for change and a realignment of the local political landscape.
Les Trois-Îlets
Nathalie Grat defeats the incumbent. In this strategically important municipality, this change in leadership reflects a political and territorial shift.
Le Morne-Rouge
Andréa Mauzole has won the election. The town has expressed a strong desire for change following a closely contested election cycle.
The Preacher
Guylène Joseph-Angélique wins by a narrow margin. The result reveals deep local divisions and a fragile political balance.
The Ajoupa-Bouillon
Thierry Joachim wins in a highly fragmented political landscape. The absence of an incumbent marks the beginning of a new political phase.
Bellefontaine
Servius Charles-Donatien emerges victorious. A clear change in leadership, marked by a protest vote against the outgoing administration.
Gros-Morne
Gilbert Couturier has been re-elected. It was a hard-fought victory, built on a solid electoral base despite a competitive environment.
Les Anses-d’Arlet
Eugène Larcher was narrowly re-elected. Fragile continuity in a municipality that has become more politically competitive.
Saint Anne
Jean-Michel Gémieux has been re-elected. It was a close victory that confirms the growing diversity of the local political landscape.
General Conclusion
The 2026 municipal elections in Martinique confirm the transition to a post-partisan era. Party politics are giving way to local dynamics, prominent figures, and coalitions. While the left remains dominant overall, it appears deeply fragmented. The local right, for its part, retains solid strongholds. More broadly, this election reveals a lasting transformation of local democracy in Martinique.
