"National Rally president Jordan Bardella cast his ballot in Garches on Sunday as France's municipal elections moved into run-offs after a first round that exposed deep political divides and strong showings from both the right and the left wings. Footage shows Bardella signing in and placing his ballot in the box as voters arrive throughout the day. Voters in Garches said frustration with President Emmanuel Macron's government was shaping the local contest on Sunday. "This is a turn-off for the residents of Garches. Unfortunately, Emmanuel Macron's political party hasn't done anything for us, and things are a bit tricky for them right now. That's why you don’t see their party here," a resident said. "Everything that happens at the national level has a major impact at the local level. So the policies currently being pursued by the current government, in this case, by Emmanuel Macron, mean that people tend to hold local communities accountable for what happens at the national level," added a second. The first round saw both the National Rally (RN) and La France Insoumise (LFI) exceed expectations, taking votes from established mainstream parties. The National Rally's surge was driven largely by its hardline message on security, crime and public order, especially in cities such as Marseille. La France Insoumise gained ground by mobilising younger, urban and anti-establishment voters who wanted to see change in the traditional left-wing polices. Run‑offs are set for March 22, with key cities such as Paris, Marseille and Nice in tight contests. These results will shape the run‑up to the 2027 presidential election."